A Natural Nest

Historical marker location:

15 Zoo Bridge, Corona, New York

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Zoo Bridge and Zoo Path, on the left when traveling north.)

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.