Biography
New Orleans Rhythm Kings
Effective period / Period of releases: 1923 - 2001
Members: Don Murray (2), Muggsy Spanier, Paul Mares, Chink Martin, Ben Pollack, George Brunies, Mel Stitzel, Elmer Schoebel, Jack Pettis, Leon Roppolo, Glen Scoville, Glynn Lea Long, Lou Black, Frank Snyder
The New Orleans Rhythm Kings (NORK) were one of the most influential jazz bands of the early to mid-1920s. The band included New Orleans and Chicago musicians who helped shape Chicago jazz and influenced many younger jazz musicians.