Category Archives: June

June 3rd in Gennett History

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

June 3rd in Gennett History, 1927: Eddie Carlew’s Baby Aristocrats Orchestra recorded “Darktown Shuffle” in St. Paul, MN. It appeared on Gennett 6198 and Champion 15308 (which sold 730 copies in 1927 and 1928). June 3rd in Gennett History, 1922: … Continue reading →

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June 2nd in Gennett History, 1924: Mr. Martin for Clarence Gennett Recorded “A Talk (Scotch Stories)”

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

June 2nd in Gennett History, 1924: Mr. Martin for Clarence Gennett recorded “A Talk (Scotch Stories)” in Richmond. This recording is, as far as I know, unreleased. What is most interesting is that it was placed in the K series … Continue reading →

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June 1st in Gennett History, 1923: Richard M. Jones Recorded “Jazzin’ Babies Blues”

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

June 1st in Gennett History, 1923: Richard M. Jones recorded “Jazzin’ Babies Blues” in Richmond. This solo piano piece appeared on Gennett 5174 and Jazz Collector L-85. 

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June 30th in Gennett History, 1933: Gennett Sound Effects Recorded “Building Construction (Riveting, etc)”

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 30th in Gennett History, 1933: Gennett Sound Effects recorded “Building Construction (Riveting, etc)” courtesy of the James Stewart Construction Company in NYC. It appeared on Gennett Sound Effects 1118. (label courtesy of Linda Gennett Irmscher).      

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June 29th in Gennett History, 1921: George P. Watson Recorded “Hi-Li-Hi-Lo”

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 29th in Gennett History, 1921: George P. Watson recorded “Hi-Li-Hi-Lo” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 4760 and Starr-Gennett 9155.

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June 28th in Gennett History, 1965: Red Nichols Passed Away

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 28th in Gennett History, 1965: Trumpter and Gennett Walk of Fame inductee, Red Nichols, passed away. He recorded dozens of sides for Gennett including “Dinah” as a member of Bailey’s Lucky Seven. It appeared on Aco G-15994, Beltona 992 … Continue reading →

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June 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Southern Jubilee Singers Recorded “Listen To The Lambs”

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Southern Jubilee Singers recorded “Listen To The Lambs” in St. Paul, MN. It appeared on Black Patti 8036 and Paramount 12711.

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June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys Recorded “Hokum Blues”

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys recorded “Hokum Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12811 and featured Dan Roberts (g & v) and Alex Hill (p & v).

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June 26th in Gennett History, 1932: Gennett Sound Effects Recorded a Series of Motor Boats

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 26th in Gennett History, 1932: Gennett Sound Effects recorded a series of motor boats running on Lake Wehi, near Pershing, Indiana. These recordings appeared on Gennett Electrical Transcriptions 1138. (label courtesy of Linda Gennett Irmscher)

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Happy 115th Birthday, Asa Martin! (6/25/1900)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 115th Birthday, Asa Martin! (6/25/1900). The 2014 Gennett Walk of Fame inductee, guitarist, Asa Martin, recorded “Jake Walk Blues” with Roy Hobbs on 4/5/1933 in Richmond. It appeared on Champion S – 16627 and Champion 45034.  

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