Historical Marker
First Tavern
Historical marker location:
8587 Cazenovia Road, Pompey, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Cazenovia Road (New York State Route 92) and Oran Delphi Road, on the right when traveling west on Cazenovia Road.)
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.