Oscar Holden arrived in Seattle in 1919, bringing with him the stride piano style of the Midwest. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Holden played with legendary musicians like Jelly Roll Morton before settling in the Pacific Northwest. He quickly became the undisputed "Patriarch of Seattle Jazz."
"Alley Cat Strut" perfectly captured the late-night energy of Seattle’s underground speakeasies and clubs, such as the Black and Tan Club. alley cat strut oscar holden
Left hand: a steady, walking bass line. Right hand: a sharp, playful trill. Oscar Holden arrived in Seattle in 1919, bringing
"Alley Cat Strut" is a fictional jazz song performed by the real-life jazz musician Oscar Holden alley cat strut oscar holden