OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Ragtime
An early form of jazz, Ragtime music is discussed in this web site. Touching on its origins to its lasting influence, you will be sure to learn more about it here.
Scott Alexander
The Red Hot Jazz Archive: Sidney Bechet
Red Hot Jazz offers a biography, filmography, suggested reading, and links to many of Sidney Bechet's contemporaries as well as to other sites.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of Ragtime
This article from Library of Congress' Performing Arts Encyclopedia gives an extensive explanation of the history of ragtime. Trace the development of the genre from the 1850s through the 1970s.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Gerry Mulligan Collection
A collection of scores, recordings, and memorabilia of the jazz great Gerry Mulligan.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Billie Holiday Was Born
Billie Holiday is one of the most well-known blues singers of all time. Visit this Library of Congress site for more about her early years and some great photographs.
Other
St. Louis Walk of Fame: Scott Joplin
This site discusses the life of Scott Joplin and his contribution to the musical world. The information is brief but covers the main events in his life.