Evolution of Jazz Trombone: Dixieland

Abstract

Although the trombone has been less known and used as a solo instrument throughout its history, it has left significant traces in the history of jazz music. This happened thanks to the trombone players who performed jazz music. Each of these trombone players owes their trombone style in jazz music to the trombonists and other musicians before them. This line of development can be traced from early Dixieland trombonists such as Kid Ory and Miff Mole to today's jazz trombonists Ray Anderson and Craig Harris. Throughout the history and evolution of jazz, important trombonists influenced other musicians and trombone players who followed developments in harmony, melody, rhythm and technique. This article is a study that examines the early years of this influence, especially the Dixieland music style, from the early years of jazz to the present day. Since it is not possible to discuss all the great jazz trombonists, this study focuses on the most influential jazz trombonists, Kid Ory and Miff Mole.