Before the First Note
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Columbia's jazz scene has produced renowned artists, large festivals, and an array of local clubs. This article studies how this scene came to be and how its past influences the present-day Soda City jazz community.
Citation List:
Benjamin Franklin V, An Encyclopedia of South Carolina Jazz and Blues Musicians
Benjamin Franklin V, Jazz and Blues Musicians of South Carolina: Interviews with Jabbo, Dizzy, Drink, and Others
Ears Wide Open Website
Britannica, "Vaudeville"
Margaret Dunlap (published by Richland County Library), "The Story of the Big Apple Night Club"
The State issue September 28th, 1944
The State issue December 10th, 1947
The State issue January 6th, 1946
The State issue June 26th, 1958
Cat's Meow issue February 1st, 1965
Cat's Meow issue April 1st, 1962
Cat's Meow issue November 1st, 1964
Cat's Meow issue April 1st, 1964
Cat's Meow issue June 1st, 1964
Wikipedia pages for Chris Potter and Ron Westray