Category Archives: 1920s

Herman Finck “In The Shadows”

  “In The Shadows” Zonophone Salon Orchestra 1929 (Zonophone 5551 mx Yy18182) Zonophone Salon Orchestra – In The Shadows] Here is a salon orchestra recording of British composer Herman Finck’s most famous work, “In The Shadows.”  Finck served as music … Continue reading

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Savoy Orpheans

“You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born” Savoy Orpheans At The Savoy Hotel, London 1924 (Columbia 3430 A 708) Savoy Orpheans – You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born] The Savoy Orpheans were based out of London’s Savoy Hotel between … 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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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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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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Original Dixieland Jazz Band

  “Dangerous Blues” Original Dixieland Jazz Band; Al Bernard, vocal 1921 (Victor 18798-A) Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Dangerous Blues] “Royal Garden Blues” Original Dixieland Jazz Band; Al Bernard, vocal 1921 (Victor 1898-B) Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Royal Garden … Continue reading

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Teddy Brown

  “Through! (How Can You Say We’re Through?)” Teddy Brown, Xylophone and Saxophone 1929  (Broadcast 473-B) Teddy Brown – Through!] “Fairy On The Clock” Teddy Brown, Xylophone and Saxophone 1929 (Broadcast 473-A) Teddy Brown – Fairy On The Clock] I … Continue reading

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Robert Marino – 1929 French Pathé

  “A Ta Fenêtre Fleurie” Robert Marino, vocal; M. G. Andolfi, piano circa 1929 (Pathé N 3377 mx 201241) Robert Marino – A Ta Fenetre Fleurie] “Mon Coeur Est Tous Près De Son Coeur” Robert Marino, vocal circa 1929 (Pathé … Continue reading

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Zez Confrey And His Orchestra

  “Jack In The Box” Zez Confrey And His Orchestra 1929 (Victor 21845 B)Zez Confrey And His Orchestra – Jack In The Box] “Jumping Jack” Zez Confrey And His Orchestra 1928 (Victor 21845 A) Zez Confrey And His Orchestra – … Continue reading

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Park Lane Orchestra

“Do You Love Me” Park Lane Orchestra; Al Lynch, vocal 1927 ( Brunswick 3578 B) Park Lane Orchestra – Do You Love Me] “Sweet Someone” Park Lane Orchestra; Al Lynch, vocal 1927 ( Brunswick 3578 A) Park Lane Orchestra – Sweet Someone] … Continue reading

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