Tuba Skinny- Weather Bird Rag, by King Oliver, 1923

Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival, 9/5/2026, Salem County, NJ Fairgrounds King Olivers Creole Jazz Band Recorded April 6, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9b5v1 Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881– c. April 10, 1938 ) was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, jazz would not be what it is today Shaye Cohn - Cornet and leader Craig Florey- Clarinet Barnabus Jones - Trombone Greg Sherman - Guitar/Vocals Todd Burdick- Sousaphone Max Bien Kahn - Tenor Banjo Dizzy Incirlioglu- Washboard To tip the band via PayPal, donate to tubaskinny@gmail.com. Via Venmo, donate to “tuba skinny”