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1929 Ben Pollack | Nat Shilkret

  “Where The Sweet Forget Me Nots Remember” Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra;  Burt Lorin, vocal 1929 (Victor 22016-A) When The Sweet Forget Me Nots Remember – Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra “You Made Me Love … Continue reading

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Alexander Tsfasman – Soviet Jazz Artist

“Dance” Alexander Tsfasman 1947 (USSR/Aprelevka Plant 15375) Dance – A Tsfasman “Rhumba” Alexander Tsfasman 1947 (USSR/Aprelevka Plant 15376) Rhumba – A Tsfasman Here are two 1947 sides by pianist Alexander Tsfasman who was one of the pioneers of jazz in … Continue reading

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1927 Electric Edison Diamond Disc – Harry Reser’s Rounders

“Our Bungalow Of Dreams” Harry Reser’s Rounders; Tom Stacks, vocal 1927 (Edison 52184-L mx 18094) Our Bungalow Of Dreams – Harry Reser’s Rounders “Highways Are Happy Ways” Harry Reser’s Rounders; Tom Stacks and chorus, vocal 1927 (Edison 52184-R mx 18093) … Continue reading

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Marconi Velvet Tone Record – 1907

“Strauss Autograph Waltz” Columbia Band 1902 (Marconi Velvet Tone 048) Autograph Waltz – Columbia Band Here is a recording on the rare Marconi Velvet Tone label, a product of the American Graphophone Company which also manufactured Columbia records. Unlike the … Continue reading

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Ray Kinney – Dusky Polynesian | Pua Aloha

“Dusky Polynesian” Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire and His Harmony Hawaiians 1937 (Decca 1331 A mx DLA 625) Dusky Polynesian – Ray Kinney With Dick McIntire And His Harmony Hawaiians “Pua Aloha” (Flower Song) Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire And … Continue reading

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Orquesta Tipica Francisco Canaro

“Callecita De Mi Novia” Orquesta Tipica Francisco Canaro 1938 (Odeon OT 173 mx 9717) Callecita De Mi Novia – Orquesta Tipica Francisco Canaro “Olvidame” Orquesta Tipica Francisco Canaro 1938 (Odeon OT 173 mx 9718) Olividame – Orquesta Tipica Francisco Canaro … Continue reading

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California Ramblers – Copenhagen

“Copenhagen” California Ramblers 1924 (Columbia 236 D mx 140115) Copenhagen – California Ramblers Here’s a jazzy acoustical recording by the California Ramblers.   Had the session taken place a year later this would have been electrically recorded. “Copenhagen” was composed by … Continue reading

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Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra – Sugar Foot Stomp | Clarinet Marmalade

“Sugar Foot Stomp” Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra 1931 (Columbia 2513 D mx 151442) Sugar Foot Stomp – Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra “Clarinet Marmalade” Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra 1931 (Columbia 2513 D mx 151441) Clarinet Marmalade – Fletcher … Continue reading

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Leo Fall

“Dollar Princess” – Waltz Marek Weber And His Orchestra 1931 (HMV B 3896 mx BLR 5827 “Child You Can Dance Like My Wife” Marek Weber And His Orchestra 1931(HMV B 3896 mx BLR 5830)   Here are some Viennese operetta … Continue reading

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We Now Return To Our Program In Progress

Well, it has been a very long pause between updates – and one that was not exactly planned in advance.   Let’s just say that I had a number of important things going on with periods when I simply did not … Continue reading

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