Benny Krueger’s Orchestra

Benny Krueger (June 17, 1899 – April 29, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist.

Krueger had the distinction of being, in all probability, the first jazz saxophonist on record. In 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band cut their first sides for RCA Records, which are traditionally considered to be the first ever recordings of jazz. One of RCA's managers insisted, against the ODJB members' wishes, that a saxophonist be included on their early recordings. Krueger was chosen by RCA as the saxophonist, and he recorded with the ODJB from 1917 to 1923.

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