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

Bix Beiderbecke

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Bix Beiderbecke Marker

Inscription. In 1924 groundbreaking jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke made his first recordings in Richmond for the Gennett label as a member of the Wolverine Orchestra.

Donated in memory of Henry Gennett Martin, fifth president of Starr Piano, Inc., by his wife Laurel.

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 39° 49.482′ N, 84° 54.02′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, 0.2 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red Nichols (a few steps from this marker); Fletcher Henderson (a few steps from this marker); Artie Shaw (a few steps from this marker); New Orleans Rhythm Kings (a few steps from this marker); Big Bill Broonzy (a few steps from this marker); Gene Autry (a few steps from this marker); Fats Waller (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Bechet (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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. Beiderbecke's life and music career were short-lived, but his impact has not been. (Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Society) (Submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Bix Beiderbecke Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Bix Beiderbecke Marker

Leon Bismark "Bix" Beiderbecke (1903-1931) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Wikipedia (Public Domain), 1924

4. Leon Bismark "Bix" Beiderbecke (1903-1931)

Beiderbecke taught himself to play the cornet largely by ear, leading him to adopt a non-standard fingering technique that informed his unique style.

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 74 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.