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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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The Hi-Flyers – 1938

Posted on June 16, 2026 by dismuke

  “Dragging The Bow” The Hi Flyers December 6, 1938  (Vocalion 04671 mx DAL 738) “Don’t Say Goodbye” The Hi Flyers; Steve Wooden, vocal December 6, 1938    (Vocalion 04671 mx DAL 742)   Here are two recordings by an … Continue reading →

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Background Information For Our New Process Viva-Tonal Broadcast of May 16-17, 2026

Posted on May 16, 2026 by dismuke

      Our special “New Process Viva‑tonal” broadcast is devoted to records made either by the American or British branches of Columbia Records, including Columbia’s low‑priced subsidiary labels in the United States, as well as records issued by companies … Continue reading →

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The Washingtonians – 1928

Posted on April 29, 2026 by dismuke

    “Hot And Bothered” The Washingtonians October 1928 (Romeo 827 mx 3528)   From the Edward Mitchell Collection, here’s a recording I played a few months ago on Radio Dismuke’s annual New Year’s broadcast and have recently added to … Continue reading →

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Nat Martin And His Orchestra – 1925

Posted on April 23, 2026 by dismuke

    “If I Had A Girl Like You” Nat Martin And His Orchestra August 7, 1925   (Edison 51615-R mx 10551 B 1 3)   Here is an Edison Diamond Disc recording from the Edward Mitchell Collection that I thought … Continue reading →

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