Monthly Archives: August 2026

Tuxedo Orchestra (Harry Reser) 1925

Posted on August 16, 2026 by dismuke

“Just A Little Drink” Tuxedo Orchestra; Irving Kaufman, vocal March  19, 1925  (Vocalion B 15007) “I Love You California” Tuxedo Orchestra; Irving Kaufman, vocal March  19, 1925  (Vocalion B 15007)   From the Edward Mitchell collection, here are two recordings … Continue reading →

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Six Black Diamonds – 1925

Posted on August 13, 2026 by dismuke

  “Charleston” Six Black Diamonds May 14, 1925  (Regal 9835 A mx 6014) “Sweet Georgia Brown” Six Black Diamonds circa May 1925  (Regal 9835 A mx 6015) From the Edward Mitchell collection, here are recordings featuring “hot” arrangements of two … Continue reading →

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Kenn Sisson and His Orchestra with Vaughn DeLeath – 1927

Posted on August 11, 2026 by dismuke

  “Whether It Rains Whether It Shines” Kenn Sisson And His Orchestra; Vaughn DeLeath, vocal November 4, 1927  (Brunswick 3703-A) “It Was Only A Sun Shower” Kenn Sisson And His Orchestra; Vaughn DeLeath, vocal November 4, 1927  (Brunswick 3703-B)   … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Lunceford And His Orchestra – 1939

Posted on August 9, 2026 by dismuke

“You Set Me On Fire” Jimmy Lunceford and His Orchestra; Dan Grisson, vocal January 31, 1939  (Vocalion 4712 mx 24054)   Jimmy Lunceford’s band was one of the more popular bands of the mid-to-late 1930s and was regarded by some … Continue reading →

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Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra – 1926

Posted on August 4, 2026 by dismuke

“Thick Lip Stomp” Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra December 13, 1926  (HMV B-5302 mx A 37232) “Harmony Blues” Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra December 13, 1926     (HMV B-5302 mx A 37233) From the Edward Mitchell collection, here are two … Continue reading →

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