Tag Archives: Duke Ellington

October 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones Recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail”

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

October 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3403, Champion 15180, Herwin 92001, and Silvertone 5025. She was accompanied by The Ellington Twins, who were Duke … Continue reading →

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Happy 117th Birthday, Duke Ellington! (4/29/1899)

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 117th Birthday, Duke Ellington! (4/29/1899). He played piano on Wilbur Sweatman’s “Battleship Kate” on 9/18/1924 in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5584. 

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

Posted on March 29, 2016 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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October 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail”

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

October 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3403, Champion 15180, Herwin 92001, and Silvertone 5025. She was accompanied by The Ellington Twins, who were Duke … Continue reading →

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August 12th in Gennett History, 1924: Wilbur Sweatman and His Acme Syncopators Recorded in NYC

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

August 12th in Gennett History, 1924: Wilbur Sweatman and His Acme Syncopators recorded two sides in NYC. The two recordings “Battleship Kate” and “She Loves Me” were unissued. Both sides, though featured Duke Ellington on piano.  

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May 24th in Gennett History, 1974: Duke Ellington Passed Away

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

May 24th in Gennett History, 1974: Duke Ellington passed away. Ellington recorded several sides as both a leader and sideman in Gennett’s NYC facility, including “If You Can’t Hold The Man You Love” recorded on March 30, 1926 in NYC. … Continue reading →

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Happy 116th Birthday, Duke Ellington! (4/29/1899)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 116th Birthday, Duke Ellington! (4/29/1899). He played piano on Wilbur Sweatman’s “Battleship Kate” on 9/18/1924 in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5584.

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

Posted on March 30, 2015 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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Oct. 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones Recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail”

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 14th in Gennett History, 1925: Alberta Jones recorded “I’m Gonna Put You Right In Jail” in NYC.  It appeared on Gennett 3403, Champion 15180, Herwin 92001, and Silvertone 5025. She was accompanied by The Ellington Twins, who were Duke … Continue reading →

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40 Years Ago Today, Duke Ellington Died (5/24/1974)

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

40 years ago today, Duke Ellington died (5/24/1974). Ellington recorded several sides as both a leader and sideman in Gennett’s NYC facility, including “If You Can’t Hold The Man You Love” recorded on March 30, 1926.

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