Category Archives: American Recordings

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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Henry “Red” Allen

  “I Found A Dream” Henry Allen And His Orchestra; Henry Allen, vocal 1935 (Vocalion 3097 mx 18253) Henry Allen And His Orchestra – I Found A Dream] “Red Sails In The Sunset” Henry Allen And His Orchestra; Henry Allen, … 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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“Amina (Egyptian Serenade)”

  “Amina (Egyptian Serenade)” Sousa’s Band 1909 (Victor 31771) Sousa’s Band – Amina] Here is a single sided 12 inch record featuring a song that was written in 1907 by German composer Paul Lincke. The artist credit on the label … Continue reading

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Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra

  “Keep A Song In Your Soul” Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra; Chick Bullock, vocal 1931  (Victor 22614-A) Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra – Keep A Song In Your Soul] “The River And Me” Duke Ellington … Continue reading

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“Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song”

  “Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song” Mabel Garrison, vocal 1916 (Victor 74482) Mabel Garrison – Tales of Hoffmann Doll Song]   Here is a record I have owned since I was a child – it was one of my … Continue reading

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“Unrequited Love”

  “Unrequited Love” International Orchestra 1929 (Victor 35993 B) International Orchestra – Unrequited Love] Here is a charming and buoyant waltz composed in 1898 by the prolific German composer Paul Lincke.   The original German title of the song is “Verschmähte … Continue reading

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“Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)”

Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) Dolly Kay, vocal 1924 (Columbia 226-D mx 140089) Dolly Kay – Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)] Here’s a song that has continued to be performed in recent decades – including by, … Continue reading

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