Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

King Oliver

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. King Oliver Marker

Inscription. In 1923 jazz pioneer King Oliver made his first recordings in Richmond for the Gennett label as the leader of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.

Donated by Optical Disc Solutions

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 39° 49.433′ N, 84° 53.982′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. It can be reached from South 1st Street 0.3 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coleman Hawkins (a few steps from this marker); Guy Lombardo (a few steps from this marker); Wendell Hall (a few steps from this marker); Georgia Tom (a few steps from this marker); Louis Armstrong (within shouting distance of this marker); Gennett Records (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley Kincaid (within shouting distance of this marker); Blind Lemon Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Joseph "King" Oliver (1885-1938)

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. Mentor to Louis Armstrong and pioneer of what would become known as the Harmon trumpet mute, Joe “King” Oliver was a key figure in the first period of jazz history. (Peter Walton, BlackPast, posted Dec. 16, 2007) (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. King Oliver Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. King Oliver Marker

Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (1881-1938) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Wikipedia (Public Domain), circa 1915

4. Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (1881-1938)

Louis Armstrong's mentor and teacher, Oliver was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.