First Jazz record made

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first jazz record made was Indiana and The Dark Town Strutters' Ball, recorded for the Columbia label in New York City, N.Y., USA, on or about 30 January 1917, by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, led by Dominic (Nick) James La Rocca (1889-1961). It was released on May 31,1917.

For a complete list of 1917 records, please visit 1917 Guinness Records in United States.

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