BOLDEN, CHARLES JOSEPH

BOLDEN, CHARLES JOSEPH (BUDDY). Prejazz cornetist (6 September 1877 in New Orleans, Louisiana; 4 November 1931 in Jackson, Louisiana). Self-taught, it is believed that he studied music basics with Manuel Hall about 1894. He began playing professionally soon afterwards with the local band of Charles Galloway . By 1897 Bolden had formed his own band, which reached its peak level of performance during the years 1900-1905. His bands played for parades and dances. The band's personnel...