Dr. Philip Jaisohn, 1864-1951

Historical marker location:

2320 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 23rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

The First Korean American

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.