Category Archives: March

March 16th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1883: Happy 135th Birthday, Ernest Hare! (3/16/1883). This is a photo of him in black face, as he is “Ready for fun” from the 1923 Gennett catalog. Hare recorded over 50 sides for Gennett in the 1920s in the NYC studio, … Continue reading →

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March 15th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1907: Happy 111th Birthday, Jimmy McPartland! (3/15/1907). He recorded “Prince of Wails” with the Wolverine Orchestra on cornet on 12/12/1924. It appeared on Gennett 5620, Starr-Gennett 9611, and Tempo R-24.    1929: Fiddling Doc Roberts and Asa Martin recorded “Jacks Creek … Continue reading →

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March 14th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 14th in Gennett History, 1922: Lloyd Barber’s Green Mill Orchestra recorded “Wigwam Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 4851 and Starr-Gennett 9239. 

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March 13th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1923: the New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded “Tin Roof Blues” in Richmond. This historic session appeared on Gennett 5105, Buddy 8001, Starr-Gennett 9435, Temple 521, and UHCA 87. The track featured Paul Mares (c), George Brunies (tb), Leon Rappolo (cl), … Continue reading →

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March 12th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 12th in Gennett History, 1923: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded “Shim-me-sha-wabble” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5106, as well as reissue labels British Rhythm 1004, Jazz Classic 503 and L-27, and Vinylite Jazz Reissues 24.. This recording … Continue reading →

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March 2nd in Gennett History…

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

March 2nd in Gennett History, 1927: the Pace Jubilee Singers recorded “Steal Away and Pray” in Chicago. It appeared on Gennett 6072, Black Patti 8011, Champion 15249, Herwin 92011, and QRS R-7017. Hattie Parker and Henry Pace appear as vocalists. … Continue reading →

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March 31st in Gennett Records History…

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

1924: Harry Frankel p/k/a/ Singin’ Sam recorded “Weepin’ Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5426 and Champion 15033 (as Frank Henderson). Frankel passed away on June 12, 1948, and is buried in Richmond, Indiana.  1923: Smilin’ Sam’s Dixie Strutters … Continue reading →

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March 30th in Gennett History, 1926: Duke Ellington Recorded “If You Can’t Hold the Man You Love”

Posted on March 30, 2017 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, 2017 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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More March 28th in Gennett History…

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Charlie Dahan

March 28th in Gennett History, 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.   March 28th in Gennett … Continue reading →

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