Category Archives: December

Happy New Year from Gennett Records

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

Mary Harris and Gennett Records wish you a “Happy New Year Blues.” Harris recorded this side in Chicago on 10/31/1935 for Champion / Decca. It appeared on Champion 50045 and Decca 7804. Harris was accompanied by Peetie Wheatstraw (p) and … Continue reading →

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December 23rd in Gennett History…

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1924: Red Onion Jazz Babies recorded “Cake Walking Babies From Home” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5627, Silvertone 4029, and a ton of foreign reissue labels. It featured Eva Taylor and Clarence Todd (vox), Louis Armstrong (c), Charlie Irvis … Continue reading →

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December 22nd in Gennett History…

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1926: Jack Kaufman recorded “Where Do You Work-a John” in NYC. I dont know if this video is from that recording (though it indicates it is from 1926), but Kaufman’s Gennett session appeared on Gennett 6010, Challenge 227, Silvertone 8014, … Continue reading →

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December 17th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1910: Happy 108th Birthday, Sy Oliver! (12/17/1910). Oliver recorded with Zach Whyte’s Chocolate Beau Brummels in Richmond in 1929. “West End Blues” appeared on Gennett 6798, Champion 15714, Champion 33010, Champion 40016, and Supertone 9368. In addition to Oliver, Bubber … Continue reading →

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December 16th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1930: Lou Gold and His Orchestra recorded “I’ll Sing a Love Song” in NYC. It appeared on Superior 2565 (as Max Gilmore And His Boys) and Champion 16175 (as Ted Riley and His Orchestra). It featured Paul Small (vocals) and … Continue reading →

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December 15th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1922: Cal Smith’s American Orchestra recorded “Down in Maryland” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5020.    1927: John D. Fox with Cryin’ Sam Collins recorded “The Moaning Blues” in Richmond. This recording appeared on Gennett 6352 and Bell 1190.  … Continue reading →

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December 15th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

1922: Cal Smith’s American Orchestra recorded “Down in Maryland” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5020. 1927: John D. Fox with Cryin’ Sam Collins recorded “The Moaning Blues” in Richmond. This recording appeared on Gennett 6352 and Bell 1190.    … Continue reading →

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On the 1st day of Christmas, Gennett gave to me…

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

  Gennett 5226 – A “Christmas Greetings” from William Jennings Bryant.  Bryant recorded “The 23rd Psalm” in Richmond on July 3, 1923 with the String Quartette from Hotel Gibson Orchestra.  

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December 13th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

December 13th in Gennett History, 1927: The Maple City Four (WLS Artist) recorded “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” & “Silver Threads Among The Gold” in Chicago. It appeared on Gennett 6391, Champion 15487, and a few others. A royalty statement … Continue reading →

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December 12th in Gennett History…

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

December 12th in Gennett History, 1924: Art Payne and his Orchestra recorded “Oh Maud” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5631, Champion 15036 as by South Shore Melody Boys, and Claxtonola 40413 as by The Kentucky Cardinals. The Champion release … Continue reading →

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