eing played. People called this kind of music jazz. Jazz was a mix of African drum rhythms, work songs that slaves had sung, gospel hymns, a little European classical music, and a peppery seasoning of ragtime. A little bit of the blues was added for good measure.As the years passed, more musicians started to pay attention to Louis. They started to call him “Satchelmouth” because of his large teeth and smile. Soon “Stchmo” was his nickname. King Oliver was especially kind to Louis. He let Louis fill in for him while he rested between songs, and if he had to many music engagements, he sent Louis to fill in for him. Louis found a job driving a coal cart in the day, but at night he was a first class jazz musician. In 1917 Joe “King” Oliver leaves Kid Ory”s orchestra; and Louis replaces him. Louis loved playing in Kid Ory’s band. He would sail up and down the Mississippi River playing for the parties and dances. He learned how to read music and soon Louis was righting his own songs. IN 1918 he married Daisy Parker. ...
