Sidney Bechet returns from his trip to Europe, and musicians like Duke Ellington become aware of his abilities.
Fletcher Henderson is on the road with Ethel Waters. He hears Armstrong for the first time and immediately offers him a job. Armstrong turns him down.
James P. Johnson starts approaching jazz with the recording of "Worried and Lonesome Blues" and "Carolina Shout". He becomes a pioneer of stride piano with these recordings.
Saxophonist Coleman Hawkins joined the Mamie Smith's Jazz Hounds.
Lennie Tristano takes an interest in piano at the age of two years.
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