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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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Bennie Krueger’s Orchestra – 1926

Posted on July 7, 2026 by dismuke

“No One But You Knows How To Love” Bennie Krueger’s Orchestra (Vocal possibly by Walter Scanlan) September 11, 1926     (Brunswick 3323-B) “Gone Again Gal” Bennie Krueger’s Orchestra (Vocal possibly by Walter Scanlan) September 11, 1926      (Brunswick 3323-A) … Continue reading →

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Vintage 4th of July “Concert” 1918 – 1921

Posted on July 3, 2026 by dismuke

Independence Day in the United States is one of the rare occasions when it is still common for people of all ages to gather and enjoy – often at live performances – festive music from the late 19th and very … Continue reading →

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The New York Twelve – 1930

Posted on July 2, 2026 by dismuke

“You’re Driving Me Crazy” The New York Twelve; Frank Luther, vocal December 29, 1930   (Hit of the Week 1121) Here’s a recording from a Depression-era Hit of the Week record.  These were single-sided, resin-coated paperboard discs that, unlike conventional records, … Continue reading →

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Markel & His Orchestra – 1925

Posted on July 1, 2026 by dismuke

  “Nobody But Fanny (from Big Boy)” Markel & His Orchestral November 19, 1928     (Columbia 475-D mx 141106) “Sugar Plum (from Gay Paree Revue)” Markel & His Orchestra November 20, 1928    (Columbia 475-D mx 141107) From the Edward … Continue reading →

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Ernie Golden & His Orchestra / Willie Creager & His Orchestra – 1928

Posted on June 30, 2026 by dismuke

  “Doin’ The Raccoon” Ernie Golden & His Orchestra; George Beaver (Irving Kaufman), vocal November 19, 1928     (Banner 6226-A mx 1887) “Crying Blues” Willie Creager & His Orchestra November 20, 1928    (Banner 6226BB mx 1888) From the Edward … Continue reading →

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Coon-Sanders Orchestra & The Virginians – 1928

Posted on June 28, 2026 by dismuke

  “Blazin’” Coon-Sanders Orchestra June 2, 1928     (Victor 21680-B) “Low Down” The Virginians June 8, 1928    (Victor 21680-A) From the Edward Mitchell collection, here are two recordings with jazzy arrangements that will be among several others making their … Continue reading →

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Layton And Johnstone – 1931

Posted on June 26, 2026 by dismuke

    “Mausie” Layton And Johnstone October 1931     (Columbia DB 655 mx CA 12048) “Goodnight” Layton And Johnstone October 1931    (Columbia DB 655 mx CA 12040) Here are two very nice British recordings courtesy of Matt from College … Continue reading →

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The Missouri Jazz Band (Fletcher Henderson Orch) & Roy Collins Dance Orchestra (Nathan Glantz Orch) – 1925

Posted on June 21, 2026 by dismuke

  “Then I’ll Be Happy” Missouri Jazz Band; Gerald Nelson, vocal (Pseudonyms for Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra & Don Redman, vocal) November 16, 1925     (Oriole 528 a mx 36297) “Who Loves You Now?” Roy Collins Dance Orchestra (Pseudonym for Nathaniel … Continue reading →

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Varsity Eight (California Ramblers) / Brooke Johns And His Orchestra – 1923

Posted on June 18, 2026 by dismuke

  “Take Oh Take Those Lips Away” Varsity Eight November 22, 1923     (Cameo 444 mx 726) “Take Oh Take Those Lips Away” Brooke Johns And His Orchestra; Brooke Johns, vocal November 20, 1923    (Victor 19204 A)   Here … Continue reading →

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