Editing Stardust (1927 song) (section)

==Background==
Soon after entering [[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University]], Carmichael developed a taste for [[Jazz|jazz music]]. He had learned to play the piano with his mother, who performed at dances and movie theaters.{{sfn|Fariss, Linda|Buckley, Keith|2019|p=201}} In 1922, Carmichael met and befriended [[Bix Beiderbecke]]. Carmichael often played with Beiderbecke, and he became acquainted with his band, [[The Wolverines (jazz band)|the Wolverines]], who recorded his original composition "[[Riverboat Shuffle]]" in 1924.{{sfn|DiMartino, Dave|2016|p=108}} While still attending Indiana University, the singer formed a band called Carmichael's Collegians. Carmichael and his band performed locally in [[Indiana]] and around [[Ohio]].{{sfn|Fariss, Linda|Buckley, Keith|2019|p=201}} The band appeared at 50 events between 1924 and 1925, while between 1925 and 1926, they played three to five nights a week at different engagements.{{sfn|Sudhalter, Richard|2003|p=76}} Carmichael received his [[bachelor's degree]] in 1925 and had earned a [[Bachelor of Laws]] by 1926.{{sfn|Jackson, Kenneth|Markoe, Karen|Markoe, Arnie|1998|p=131}} In the same year he worked as a law clerk in Miami, but he returned to Indiana after failing [[the Florida Bar]] [[Bar examination|examination]].{{sfn|Sudhalter, Richard|2003|p=99-100}} However, he passed the [[Indiana State Bar Association]] examination and worked for a law firm in that state.{{sfn|Sudhalter, Richard|2003|p=104}} With the success of [[Red Nichols]]' 1927 recording of Carmichael's original "[[Washboard Blues]]", the composer decided to leave the practice of law in pursuit of a career in music.{{sfn|DiMartino, Dave|2016|p=108}}{{sfn|Boomhower, Ray|2018|p=29}}