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Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra

  “We’ll Gather Lilacs” Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra 1945 (Decca MW.323 mx DR 9336) Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra – We’ll Gather Lilacs] “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra 1945 (Decca MW.323 mx … Continue reading

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“In Wintertime Waltz”

  “In Wintertime Waltz” McKee’s Orchestra 1915 (Victor 35511 B) McKee’s Orchestra – In Wintertime Waltz]   Here is a charming waltz composed by Frank W. McKee and performed by his orchestra.    I have not been able to find much … Continue reading

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Ted Weems And His Orchestra

  “The Man From The South” Ted Weems And His Orchestra; Arthur Jarrett, vocal 1929 (Victor 22238 B) Ted Weems And His Orchestra – The Man From The South] “Harmonica Harry” Ted Weems  And His Orchestra; Parker Gibbs, vocal 1929 … Continue reading

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Barnabas Von Geczy

    “Destiny Valse” (Destiny Waltz) Barnabas Von Geczy et son Orchestre 1936 (Disque Gramophone K7970 mx ORA 1591 Barnabas Von Geczy – Destiny Waltz] “Voix Du Printemps” (Frühlingsstimmen) Barnabas Von Geczy et son Orchestre 1937 (Disque Gramophone K7970 mx … Continue reading

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Larry Clinton’s Bluebird Orchestra

“Estrellita” Larry Clinton’s Bluebird Orch 1941 (Bluebird B-11140-B) Larry Clinton’s Bluebird Orchestra – Estrellita] “Essential To Me” Larry Clinton’s Bluebird Orch Peggy Mann, Butch Stone, vocal 1941 (Bluebird B-11140-B) Larry Clinton’s Bluebird Orchestra – Essential To Me] The Larry Clinton … Continue reading

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Jack Hylton “If You Were Mine” 1929

  “If You Were Mine” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra 1929 (HMV B 5720 mx Bb18047) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – If You Were Mine] This Jack Hylton record is a recent acquisition that features a song I was … Continue reading

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Ken “Snakehips” Johnson & Al Bowlly

  “It Was A Lover And His Lass” Ken “Snakehips” Johnson And His West Indian Orchestra Al Bowlly & The Henderson Twins, vocal 1940 (HMV BD 5592 mx OEA 8583) Ken Snakehips Johnson And His West Indian Orchestra – It … Continue reading

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Cliff Bruner And His Boys

“Over The Hill” Cliff Bruner And His Boys 1939 (Decca 5785 B mx 66301) Cliff Bruner And His Boys – Over The Hill] “It’s All Over Now” Cliff Bruner And His Boys 1939 Decca 5785 A mx 66353) Cliff Bruner … Continue reading

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More Duke Ellington

  “Japanese Dream” Duke Ellington’s Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38045-B) Duke Ellington’s Orchestra – Japanese Dream] “Harlemania” Duke Ellington’s Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38045-A) Duke Ellington’s Orchestra – Harlemania] Here is a Duke Ellington record I acquired a couple of years ago.  … Continue reading

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“Whistling Rufus” & “Down South”

“Whistling Rufus” International Novelty Quartette 1930 ( Zonophone 5566 mx Yy18249) International Novelty Quartette – Whistling Rufus] “Down South” International Novelty Quartette 1930 (Zonophone 5566 mx Yy18246) International Novelty Quartette – Down South] Here is a very charming British salon music … Continue reading

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