king oliver

Thân thiện

King Oliver plays the cornet with his jazz band.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A stage name for an influential American jazz musician: "King Oliver" refers to Joseph Nathan Oliver, a cornetist, bandleader, and composer who was a pivotal figure in early jazz, particularly known for mentoring Louis Armstrong.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band made historic recordings in the 1920s.
  • Many historians credit King Oliver with bringing Louis Armstrong to Chicago.

Advanced Usage

• "King Oliver's legacy": refers to the enduring impact and influence of his music and mentorship on the development of jazz.
  • King Oliver's legacy is heard in the early work of Louis Armstrong.

Variants and Related Words

• Joe Oliver: An alternative name for the same musician.
  • Joe Oliver was his given name before he earned the nickname "King".
• Papa Joe: Another affectionate nickname used for him.

Synonyms

• Jazz pioneer: An innovator in the early development of jazz music.
• Cornetist: A performer who plays the cornet, which was Oliver's primary instrument.

Related Phrases

• King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band: The specific name of his most famous ensemble.
  • The recordings by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band are essential listening for jazz students.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Oliver
• Joseph Oliver
• King Oliver