Tag Archives: 1920s

Savoy Orpheans 1926-1927

Posted on May 22, 2025 by dismuke

Three recordings by one of Britain’s most well-known bands of the 1920s made when that decades Charleston craze was still going strong. Continue reading →

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Arcadia Peacock Orchestra of St. Louis – 1924

Posted on May 1, 2025 by dismuke

Two 1924 recordings by the Arcadia Peacock Orchestra of St. Louis, which took its name from that city’s Arcadia Ballroom. Continue reading →

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Colonial Club Orchestra – 1928

Posted on April 27, 2025 by dismuke

The Colonial Club Orchestra was a recording pseudonym used by Brunswick Records between 1926 and 1931 for dance records of popular songs. This posting features two 1928 recordings by the Colonial Club Orchestra that are being added to Radio Dismuke’s playlist. Continue reading →

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The Midway Dance Orchestra – 1923

Posted on April 25, 2025 by dismuke

Two 1923 recordings by an early Chicago hot jazz band, led by Elmer Schoebel, that was named after a large Frank Lloyd Wright indoor/outdoor entertainment complex. Continue reading →

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Vaughn De Leath / The OKeh Melodians – 1927

Posted on April 20, 2025 by dismuke

Background information about the recordings can be found below the audio selections.    “Just Another Day Wasted Away (Waiting For You)” The OKeh Melodians; Vaughn De Leath, vocal (OKeh 40839 mx 81-011)                  … Continue reading →

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Louis Dumaine’s Jazzola Eight – 1927

Posted on March 23, 2025 by dismuke

  “To-Wa-Bac-A-Wa” Louis Dumaine’s Jazzola Eight (HMV B-5385 mx A-37978)               March 7, 1927   “Pretty Audrey ” Louis Dumaine’s Jazzola Eight (HMV-B 5385 mx A-37977)             March 5, 1927   … Continue reading →

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Nat Shilkret And The Victor Orchestra – 1929

Posted on March 20, 2025 by dismuke

  “I’m Thirsty For Kisses Hungry For Love” Nat Shilkret And The Victor Orchestra; Dick Robertson, vocal (Victor 21908-A)                                       February 7, 1929 … Continue reading →

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Charming Mexican Tango – 1922

Posted on January 17, 2025 by dismuke

  “My Old Love – Tango” Max Dolin’s Orchestra (Victor 19076-B)                                 November 13, 1922   Here is a recording that I stumbled across online while … Continue reading →

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Jazzy Mystery Band & Grey Gull’s House Band – 1929

Posted on January 15, 2025 by dismuke

  “In Harlem’s Araby” Dixie Devils (Van Dyke 71804 B mx 3744)        November 1929   “Turn On The Heat” Collegiate Jazzers (Van Dyke 71804 A mx 3762)       Circa November/December 1929   From the Edward Mitchell … Continue reading →

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