Colden

Historical marker location:

8812 NY-240, Colden, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 240, 0.2 miles Boston Colden Road (County Route 562), on the right when traveling south.)

Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway. History & Historical Landmarks.

The first recorded jazz concert took place in New York City in 1917, featuring a band led by the pianist James Reese Europe. Jazz music would go on to become a defining feature of New York's cultural scene, with legendary clubs like the Cotton Club and the Village Vanguard.