James "Jimmy" Palao, also James Florestan Palao February 19, 1879 – January 8, 1925 was an African-American jazz musician. He is believed to have coined the term "jazz" as leader of the Original Creole Orchestra in the early twentieth century.
Born |
19 February 1879 Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
|
Died |
8 January 1925 (aged 45)
|
Zodiac | Aquarius |
Tags | Add tag |