While many early jazz musicians used such titles denoting advanced degrees, Doc actually held a Ph.D, from the Chicago College of Music.
In the player below, "Sidewalk Blues" (1926) featuring the great New Orleans
cornet player Freddie Keppard.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Cookin' With Doc
Doc Cook (1891-1958), born Charles L. Cooke, was an American jazz bandleader.
While many early jazz musicians used such titles denoting advanced degrees, Doc actually held a Ph.D, from the Chicago College of Music.
In the player below, "Sidewalk Blues" (1926) featuring the great New Orleans
cornet player Freddie Keppard.
While many early jazz musicians used such titles denoting advanced degrees, Doc actually held a Ph.D, from the Chicago College of Music.
In the player below, "Sidewalk Blues" (1926) featuring the great New Orleans
cornet player Freddie Keppard.
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