Introduction. "Bobolishion's Coming" : 1865-1895 -- pt. 1. "Darktown Is Out Tonight" : 1895-1915 ; Bob Cole and the Johnson Brothers ; Will Marion Cook ; Bert Williams and George Walker ; James Reese Europe ; Shelton Brooks ; Joe Jordan -- pt. 2. "T'ain't Nobody's Business If I Do" : 1915-1930 ; Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake ; Cecil Mack ; W.C. Handy ; Clarence Williams -- Conclusion. "Mood Indigo" : 1930 and beyond.