Fort Johnson, 1749

Historical marker location:

Fort Johnson, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Mohawk Turnpike (New York State Route 5) and Mergner Drive, on the right when traveling west on Mohawk Turnpike.)

Marker installed: 1932

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.