Question 1

Who is Nick La Rocca, Larry Shields?

Accepted Answer

Nick LaRocca was an American jazz cornetist and bandleader, best known as the leader of the Original Dixieland Jass Band. His band made the first jazz recordings in 1917, popularizing the genre internationally. LaRocca's contributions to early jazz are significant, though his claims of inventing jaz

Question 2

Where can I find Nick La Rocca, Larry Shields big band sheet music?

Accepted Answer

Jazz Band Library (jazzlib.com) offers many jazz arrangements of Nick La Rocca, Larry Shields's music for big band, dixieland, and small ensemble. All available as instant PDF downloads.