Historical Marker
Ancient Canyon
Historical marker location:
Bear Mountain, New York
( Marker can be reached from New York State Route 9 W, on the right 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.