Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
Catskill, New York
( Marker is on New York State Route 23 east of Colewood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)
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.