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He is in Germany playing with Rod Mason.
Hatano Jazz Band was created in 1912.
original dixieland jazz band
As far as I know, I haven't seen a single clarinet in a jazz band (sure in a marching band, but not in jazz). My friends who play clarinet are also in the jazz band, but intead of playing their clarinets, their switch/use saxophones instead. So, no, I don't think clarinet is a jazz instrument.
Clarinets have a long tradition in jazz -- check out Benny Goodman. I would suggest that a few clarinet players who are interested in Jazz Band get together, learn a couple of pieces, and ask the band teacher to listen.