Kid Ory

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Edward "Kid" Ory (December 25, 1886 – January 23, 1973) was an American jazz composer, trombonist and bandleader. One of the early users of the glissando technique, he helped establish it as a central element of New Orleans jazz. He was born near LaPlace, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans on his 21st birthday, to Los Angeles in 1910 and to Chicago in 1925. The Ory band later was an important force in reviving interest in New Orleans jazz, making radio broadcasts on The Orson Welles Almanac program in 1944, among other shows. In 1944–45, the group made a series of recordings for the Crescent label, which was founded by Nesuhi Ertegun for the express purpose of recording Ory's band. Ory retired from music in 1966 and spent his last years in Hawaii.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 25, 1886 (St. John the Baptist Parish), Died January 23, 1973 (Honolulu)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, composer, vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	L 3755	10-in.	3/21/1945	Muskrat ramble	Kid Ory and his Creole Band	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3756	10-in.	3/21/1945	The girls go crazy about the way I walk	Kid Ory and his Creole Band	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3757	10-in.	3/21/1945	Blanche Touquatoux	Kid Ory and his Creole Band	instrumentalist, trombone