Monthly Archives: July 2026

La Banda de Zapadores – 1905

Posted on July 31, 2026 by dismuke

View from the Cafe to Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City “Morir Soñando” La Banda de Zapadores July 28, 1905  (Victor 62009-A)   Here is a recording that, having turned 121 years old a few days ago, is too old for Radio … Continue reading →

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Harry Reser & Meyer Davis Orchestras On British Duophone – 1928

Posted on July 29, 2026 by dismuke

“I Don’t Care” The Victorian Syncopators; Jack Parker, vocal September 10, 1928  (Duophone D-4003 mx E-28191 B) “Buy Buy For Baby” The Cross Roads Inn Orchestra; Smith Ballew, vocal circa November 1928     (Duophone D-4044 mx E-28645 A) “You’re Wonderful” … Continue reading →

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The Jazz Pilots – 1925

Posted on July 26, 2026 by dismuke

Terminal Station in Atlanta, Georgia.  Built in 1905 and destroyed in 1972   “Rambling Wreck From Georgia Tech” The Jazz Pilots; Johnny Marvin, vocal November 6, 1925            (OKeh 40502 A mx 73-749 a ) “Sleepy … Continue reading →

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Billy Hayes And His Orchestra – 1928

Posted on July 23, 2026 by dismuke

“I’m Always Smiling” Billy Hays And His Orchestra; Irving Kaufman, vocal February 15, 1928            (OKeh 40996 mx 400085) “My Miami Moon” Billy Hays And His Orchestra; Irving Kaufman, vocal February 15, 1928        … Continue reading →

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Midway Dance Orchestra – 1923 (Part 2)

Posted on July 21, 2026 by dismuke

(Drawing and logo courtesy University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf2-05121], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.)   “Buddy’s Habits” The Midway Dance Orchestra December 5, 1923            (Columbia 51-D mx 81383) … Continue reading →

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Johnny Hamp’s Kentucky Serenaders & Gus C. Edwards And His Orchestra – 1926

Posted on July 16, 2026 by dismuke

  “Who Wouldn’t” Johnny Hamp’s Kentucky Serenaders Charles Buckwalter, Edward Groff, Frank Masterson, vocal July 7, 1926 (Victor 20117-A) “Cryin’ For The Moon” Gus C Edwards And His Orchestra August 31, 1926 (Victor 20167-B)   Here are two selections from … Continue reading →

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Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra – 1928

Posted on July 14, 2026 by dismuke

  “I’m On The Crest Of A Wave” Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra; Bing Crosby & trio vocal June 17, 1928  (Columbia 1465-D mx 146541) “What D’ya Say?” Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra; Irving Kaufman, vocal July 2, 1928  (Columbia … Continue reading →

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Salt And Pepper – 1924

Posted on July 10, 2026 by dismuke

  “Holdin’ The Sack” Salt And Pepper September 18, 1924  (Cameo 609 mx 1151) “Doodle Doo Doo” Salt And Pepper September 18, 1924  (Cameo 609 mx 1156)   One of the many fads of American popular culture in the 1920s … Continue reading →

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Busse’s Buzzards

Posted on July 9, 2026 by dismuke

“Milenberg Joys” Busse’s Buzzards September 14, 1925  (Victor 19782-B) “Red Hot Henry Brown” Busse’s Buzzards September 14, 1925  (Victor 19782-A) Here is a Victor record featuring two songs that have long since been regarded as traditional jazz standards. Busse’s Buzzards … Continue reading →

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Vincent Rose And His Montmartre Orchestra / Henry Halstead And His Orchestra – 1924

Posted on July 8, 2026 by dismuke

  “Sadie (You Are The Lady For Me)” Vincent Rose And His Montmartre Orchestra; Buddy Burns, vocal June 12, 1924  (Victor 19511-B) “Bull Frog Serenade” Henry Halstead And His Orchestra June 19, 1924    (Victor 19511-A) From the Edward Mitchell … Continue reading →

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