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Willie Bryant And His Orchestra 1936

  “The Right Somebody To Love” Willie Bryant And His Orchestra; Jack Butler, vocal (Bluebird B 6361 B)       April 9, 1936   “All My Life” Willie Bryant And His Orchestra; Taft Jordan, vocal (Bluebird B 6361 A)    … Continue reading

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Flappers, Red Hotters & Yellow Jackets 1925

  “The Flapper Wife” The Red Hotters (Okeh 40382-A mx 73370-B)      May 1925   “Love Light Lane” The Yellow Jackets (Okeh 40382-B mx 73152-B)     February 4, 1925   Here is a record from the Edward Mitchell collection … Continue reading

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“Felix The Cat” Paul Whiteman Orchestra 1928

  “Felix The Cat” Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra; Austin Young, vocal (Columbia 1478 D mx 146334)          May 25, 1928   Here’s a cute recording that I had been wanting to add to Radio Dismuke’s playlist … Continue reading

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Nice Record From The Charleston Craze – 1925

  “My Charleston Dancing Man” Six Black Diamonds (Domino 3632 B mx 6315-3)       November 28, 1925   “Spanish Shawl” Missouri Jazz Band (Domino 3632 A mx 6312-5)    December 14, 1925   Here are two selections from one … Continue reading

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Update: Edward Mitchell 78 RPM Collection

  Many Radio Dismuke listeners are already aware that Edward Mitchell (known as “Eddie The Collector” when appearing on the station’s New Year’s and other special broadcasts) passed away this past August.  Eddie was generous in making 78 rpm records … Continue reading

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Skeletons (1918) & Ghosts (1930)

  “Skeleton Jangle” Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Victor 18472-A)  March 25, 1918   “Swamp Ghosts” Wayne King and his Orchestra; Burke Bivens, vocal (Victor 22600-A)  November 5, 1930   Since it is Halloween, here are recordings of a couple of … Continue reading

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Don Porto’s Novelty Accordion Band – 1935

  “In The Days That Used To Be” Don Porto’s Novelty Accordion Band; Fred Latham, vocal (Eclipse 832-B)  1934   “Just A Memory Of You” Don Porto’s Novelty Accordion Band; Sam Browne,vocal (Eclipse 885 B)  1935   “The Man On … Continue reading

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Roy Fox And His Band – 1934

  “Lonely Lane” Roy Fox And His Band; Peggy Dell, vocal (Decca F 3880 mx GB6520)   February 4, 1934   One of the more popular British dance bands during the 1930s was led by an American, Roy Fox. Also known … Continue reading

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Joseph Samuels’ Jazz Band – 1921

“Spread Yo’ Stuff” Joseph Samuels’ Jazz Band (Okeh 4260 B mx S 7728 C)  January 1921   Here is a pre-microphone era 80 rpm recording that will be part of this week’s Radio Dismuke playlist update. Joseph Samuels’ band recorded … Continue reading

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Ragtime Echoes In The Jazz Age – 1920 & 1933

  “Velma” Rudy Wiedoeft (Pathe 022492)   October, 1920   “Puppe und Kobold” (“The Doll and the Goblin”) Bravour Tanz-Orchester (Odeon O 11878 mx Be 10379)  June, 1933   By the end of the 1910s decade, ragtime started dying out in … Continue reading

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