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That's It
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The Frisco Jass Band's single "That's It" was recorded and released in 1917. The song is a fox-trot and was issued on Edison Blue Amberol cylinder 3418 and Edison Record 5852. Rudy Wiedoeft, a saxophonist who had recently arrived in New York City from California, formed the Frisco Jass Band in early 1917. The band was among the first to market their recordings as "jass".
Promotional material for the band's recording of "Night-Time In Little Italy" described "Jass" Bands as being all the rage and that the song was a typical example in Fox-Trot rhythm. The Frisco Jass Band was actively playing engagements at popular venues such as Montmartre, the Winter Garden, and leading summer resorts near New York.
Recording Info
Recorded in 1917 and released on Edison Blue Amberol cylinder 3418 and Edison Record 5852.
Track Highlights
- That's It — Fox-trot
Personnel
- Rudy Wiedoeft (Clarinet/Saxophone)
- Marco Woolf (Violin)
- Buster Johnson (Trombone)
- Arnold Johnson (Piano)
Significance
The Frisco Jass Band's recording of "That's It" is significant as an early example of recorded jazz music during the "jass" craze of the 1910s. The song showcases the band's style, which, while considered "chic" by some, was noted by others to lack the infectious swing of contemporary bands like Ford Dabney's. The recording provides insight into the popular dance music of the time and the evolving sound of early jazz.
The Frisco Jass Band was formed by Rudy Wiedoeft shortly after he arrived in New York City from California, and the name 'Frisco' was likely chosen to reflect the band members' origins.
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