1920's - The Austin High Gang started with six students from Austin High School who enjoyed playing jazz and are credited with creating the Chicago Jazz Style. Though the Austin High Gang never recorded together, every member of the group went on to become influential jazz musicians in their own right. The original members were Bud Freeman (saxophone), Jim Lanigan (string bass/tuba), Dick McPartland (banjo/guitar), Jimmy McPartland (cornet), Dave North (Piano), Frank Teschemacher - (clarinet.) Dave Tough, of Oak Park, played drums. Chicago musicians, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, and Pee Wee Russel were also connected to the Austin High Gang during this time.