1928--Jenkins Orphanage band--outtakes

Description:

The Jenkins Orphanage Band of Charleston has been recognized as one of the country's important Jazz "incubators". This Fox Movietone News film is the earliest extant sound recording of the band. Brass and percussion ensemble composed of band members performing on sidewalk. Close ups of the youthful musicians playing their instruments. Shots of boys and girls dancing in front of band.

Copyright University of South Carolina. All rights reserved. See more of our collection at: https://digital.library.sc.edu/departments/mirc/

Complete Record: The Jenkins Orphanage Band of Charleston has been recognized as one of the country's important Jazz "incubators". This Fox Movietone News film is the earliest extant sound recording of the band. Brass and percussion ensemble composed of band members performing on sidewalk. Close ups of the youthful musicians playing their instruments. Shots of boys and girls dancing in front of band. Copyright University of South Carolina. All rights reserved. See more of our collection at: https://digital.library.sc.edu/departments/mirc/