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Dominic James LaRocca (1889 - 1961)

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Born in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Son of Girolamo LaRocca and Vita DeNena

Brother of Rosario Thomas LaRocca, Antonia LaRocca, Maria LaRocca, Bartholomew J.

LaRocca and Leonardo LaRocca

Husband of Ruth Pitre — married [date unknown] [location unknown]

[children unknown]

Died at age 71in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Nick LaRocca is Notable.

Called the "Columbus of Jazz," Nick LaRocca became world-famous as the leader and cornet player for the Original Dixieland Jazz Band which was the first orchestra to record jazz in 1917.

He and the group became the composers of some of the oldest jazz standards including, Livery Stable Blues, Tiger Rag and Fidgety Feet.

Jazz historian, band leader and musician Dan Levinson said that the bands first recor