Category Archives: Ragtime

“Red Wing” / “Rainbow” The Shannon Quartet 1926

“Red Wing” Shannon Quartet June 24, 1926 (Victor 20173-B) Red Wing “Rainbow” Shannon Quartet June 24, 1926 (Victor 20173-A) Rainbow   Here is a record that belongs to a friend who listeners to Radio Dismuke special broadcasts know as “Leslie … Continue reading

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“Slidus Trombonus” Leo Zimmerman 1917

  “Slidus Trombonus” Leo Zimmerman September 21, 1917 (Columbia A2429 mx 77357) Slidus Trombonus   Here is a ragtime era novelty song that I think is fun. The original sheet music for “Slidus Trombonus” included a subtitle “A Trombone Comedy” … Continue reading

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“The King of Rags” – 1907

“The King of Rags” Arthur Pryor’s Band 1907 (Victor 16821-B) The King Of Rags   This nice ragtime piece, subtitled as “A Two Step Oddity” was composed by Sherman Swisher.  As far as I can determine this was the only … Continue reading

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“It’s A Long Way To Berlin” – 1917

  “It’s A Long Way To Berlin” Fred Fairbanks, vocal 1917  (Pathe 20266) It’s A Long Way To Berlin   This weekend was the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which sparked the start of World War … Continue reading

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Ragtime & March From Mexico

  “Yankee Charro Cakewalk” Banda Flamenco Gascón Circa 1908 (Columbia  A 795 mx 5806) Yankee Charro “Emperador March” Banda de Rurales de Pachuca Circa 1907 (Columbia A 795 mx 5784) Emperador March   Here is a fun ragtime recording from Mexico … Continue reading

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Jack Wilson, British Jazz Pianist – 1935

  “Dizzy Fingers – Dizzy Keys” Part 1 Jack Wilson, piano solo 1935 (Regal Zonophone MR 1694 mx CAR 3296) Dizzy Fingers Dizzy Keys Part 1 – Jack Wilson “Dizzy Fingers – Dizzy Keys” Part 2 Jack Wilson, piano solo … Continue reading

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“Yankee Patrol” 1904

“Yankee Patrol” Band 1904 (Standard Disc Record 1795) Band – Yankee Patrol] Here is a one-sided Standard Disc Record that I set aside when I was searching for the 1905 Standard record of “Silver Heels” that I featured on my … Continue reading

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Performed On The Titanic: “Silver Heels” 1906

  “Silver Heels” Band 1906 (Standard Disc Record 3341) Band – Silver Heels] As you may already be aware from the extensive media coverage, this past evening was the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.   A number of … Continue reading

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Mr. William Ditcham – Ragtime Bell & Xylophone Solos

“Sweet Jasmine” Mr. William Ditcham, Bell Solo circa 1910 – 1911 (Jumbo A 22195 mx LX01444) William Ditcham – Sweet Jasmine] “Laughing Ben” Mr. William Ditcham, Xylophone Solo circa 1910 – 1911 (Jumbo A22194 mx LX01445) William Ditcham – Laughing … 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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