In 1935, the Revue Jazz Hot magazine was established with Charles Delaunay as its head.
Jazz was introduced to Paris during World War I, when US army regiments brought African-American soldiers to serve in France. Between the wars, jazz remained popular as a symbol of opposition to colonialism, and jazz singers such as Josephine Baker rose to fame. In 1932, guitarist Django Reinhardt set up the Hot Club de France and two years later established a quintet together with violinist Stéphane Grappelli. In 1935, the Revue Jazz Hot magazine was established with Charles Delaunay as its head.