Brief biography.

Thorough Buddy Bolden site with pictures of Bolden and his home, and sections investigating aspects of the Bolden legend.

Describes the music of the pioneer jazz trumpeter, and summarizes "The Loudest Trumpet - Buddy Bolden and the Early History of Jazz" by Daniel Hardie.

Lyrics to Bolden's 'signature' tune "Funky Butt", immortalised by Jelly Roll Morton as "Buddy Bolden's Blues".

Picture attempting to recreate Bolden's sudden illness whilst playing cornet in a street parade circa 1907.

Details of a poetic biography of Bolden published by Fithian press.

Thorough Bolden summary including discography and bibliography

Moving text describing the birth of jazz and Buddy Bolden's leading part in it.

Biography with link to excellent picture of Bolden's band.

Biography.