Today In History William Geary “Bunk” Johnson, pioneer jazz cornetist and trumpeter, was born in New Orleans, LA, on this date December 27, 1879. Johnson was regarded as one of the leading trumpeters in New Orleans jazz touring with minstrel shows and circus bands. In the 1920’s and 1930’s. Johnson set off on a wild seven-year jazz history odyssey, playing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, New Orleans, Chicago and Philadelphia, being praised by the press, and making dozens of records that were said to be authentic recreations of the earliest forms of jazz. CARTER™ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #staywoke #bunkjohnson #jazz #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #blacktwitter https://www.instagram.com/p/CmqinDhu5nN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
