Epworth Hall

Historical marker location:

Perry, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Chapman Ave and Janes Ave, on the right when traveling west on Chapman Ave.)

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.