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Joe Samuels And His Orchestra – 1922

Posted on September 4, 2026 by dismuke

“November Rose” Joe Samuels and His Orchestra; Arthur Fields, vocal circa December 1922 (Banner 1150-B mx 5027) Here’s a recording I recently came across while auditioning records in the Edward Mitchell collection for digitization and inclusion in … Continue reading →

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Max Fisher And His California Orchestra – 1927

Posted on September 1, 2026 by dismuke

“Lullaby” Max Fisher And His California Orchestra; Johnny Murray, vocal December 9, 1927 (Columbia 1226-D mx 145290) “Maybe I’ll Baby You” Max Fisher And His California Orchestra Leonard Layson, Johnny Murray, Richard Newlin, vocal December 6, 1927 (Columbia 1226 D … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Grier And His Orchestra – 1937

Posted on August 28, 2026 by dismuke

1937 image of the 801 N. La Brea Avenue location of the Chili Bowl restaurant, one of several that existed in the Los Angeles area in the 1930s. “You’re My Dish” Jimmie Grier And His Orchestra; Julie Gibson, vocal … Continue reading →

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Paul Biese And His Orchestra & Henry Halstead And His Orchestra – 1924

Posted on August 26, 2026 by dismuke

Actress Gloria Swanson, circa 1924 “Bye Bye Baby” Paul Biese And His Orchestra September 6, 1924 (Victor 19474-B) “Tessie! Stop Teasin’ Me” Henry Halstead And His Orchestra August 30, 1924 (Victor 19474-A) From the Edward Mitchell collection, here … Continue reading →

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Meyer Davis’ Le Paradis Band & Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra – 1925

Posted on August 19, 2026 by dismuke

“Stop Flirting” Meyer Davis’ Le Paradis Band July 10, 1925 (Victor 19728-B) “Alone At Last” Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra; J. L. Sanders, vocal July 13, 1925 (Victor 19728-A) From the Edward Mitchell collection, here are two recordings from the … Continue reading →

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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 →