Monthly Archives: August 2011

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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Joe Taub & His Melodians

  “Pettin’ In The Park” Joe Taub & His Melodians 1933 ( Eclipse 554 mx JW1558) Joe Taub And His Melodians – Pettin In The Park] “I’m Suspicious Of You” Joe Taub & His Melodians 1933 ( Eclipse 554 mx JW1559) Joe … 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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Lucette Korsoff

  “Il Bacio” Mlle. Korsoff of the Opera Comique, Paris 1906 (Victor 52723) Mlle Korsoff – Il bacio (Arditi)] Lucette Korsoff was an internationally famous soprano during the first two decades of the 20th century.  “Il Bacio” (“The Kiss”) was … 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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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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Johanne Stockmarr

  “Vals 1 Gis Mol Op 24 No 2” (Chopin) Johanne Stockmarr 1942  (HMV DB 2561 mx 2CS 2034) Johanne Stockmarr – Vals 1 Gis Mol Op 24 No 2] “Nocturne 1 Es Dur Op 9 No 2” (Chopin) Johanne … 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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