The Original Cornell Syncopators

The Original Cornell Syncopators are a jazz band founded at Cornell University in 2016, dedicated to reviving early jazz and dance band music of the 1910s and 1920s. Blending historical research with vibrant performance, they recreate rare collegiate and early jazz recordings with authenticity and energy. The group is made up of current students, alumni, and community musicians, bridging academic study and live tradition. Their work celebrates an often-overlooked chapter of jazz history while making it accessible to modern audiences.