November 27th in Gennett History, 1965: Gennett Records head, Fred Gennett, died at the age of 79. From Rick Kennedy’s Jelly Roll, Bix & Hoagy, “Fred was more of a dreamer…He had no personal interest in the jazz being embraced by young people, but it represented a business opportunity.” (pg. 50).
Mother (Hazel Reid Gennett), Father (Fred Gennett) and Columbia Gypsy (Judith Gennett)
Gennett Records Discography 