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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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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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