Category Archives: March

March 30th in Gennett History..

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 30th in Gennett History, 1926: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra recorded “If You Can’t Hold the Man You Love” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3291 and Buddy 8010. The track featured Duke Ellington (p), Jimmy Harrison (v), LeRoy … Continue reading →

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March 29th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1933: The Walter Family recorded “That’s my Rabbit, My Dog Caught It” in Richmond.  The recording appeared on the black labelled Champion S-16653.  The track featured Mary Walter (p), Charlie Estes (g), Ray Agee (bjo), and Draper Walter (f). A … Continue reading →

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March 28th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1923: The Green Brothers Xylophone Orchestra recorded “Who’s Sorry Now” in NYC.  It appeared in Gennett 5122, Starr-Gennett 9382, and Edison Bell Winner 3874.  The recording featured Joe Green on xylophone.     1928: The Hutchens Brothers recorded “Climbing Up the … Continue reading →

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March 26th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 26th in Gennett History, 1926: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra recorded “When Spring Comes Peepin’ Through” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3285. The recording featured Russell Smith and Joe Smith (c), Charlie Green (tb), Buster Bailey (cl,as), Don … Continue reading →

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March 25th in Gennett History….

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 125th Birthday to Ezra Wickemeyer! (3/25/1893). Wickemeyer became the recording engineer in the Richmond studio and recorded thousands of sides for the Gennett labels and clients, including many of the early jazz greats.  Here is his page from the … Continue reading →

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March 24th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1927: Hattie Garland recorded “Strange Woman’s Dream” in Chicago.” The recording appeared on Black Patti 8005. It featured Hattie Garland (vox), Maynard King (as), and William Pearson (p).  1957: Carson Robison passed away. He recorded dozens of sides for Gennett … Continue reading →

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March 23rd in Gennett History…

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 23rd in Gennett History, 1928: W. E. “Buddy” Burton recorded “Time Enough Blues” in Chicago. It appeared on Gennett 6453, Champion 15489 (Washington Thomas), and Superior 388 (unknown). The Champion side sold ~400 copies in 1928 and ’29. Burton … Continue reading →

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March 22nd in Gennett History…

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1927: Eloise Bennett recorded “Sting Me Mr. Strange Man” in Chicago. It appeared on Black Patti 8006. The guitar player remains unknown.      1952: Uncle Dave Macon passed away. He recorded “Don’t Get Weary Children” on August 15, 1934 … Continue reading →

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March 21st in Gennett History…

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1924: Ladd’s Black Aces recorded “Unfortunate Blues” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5422 and Starr-Gennett 9532. The recording featured Vernon Dalhart (vox), Harry Gluck (c), Miff More (tb), Ken “Goof” Moyer (sax/cl), and the rest are unknown. 

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March 19th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1860: Happy 158th Birthday to William Jennings Bryan! (3/19/1860). This former Presidential candidate and Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson recorded several sides in Gennett’s studio including a recreation of his famous “Cross of Gold Speech.” He recorded “The 23rd … Continue reading →

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