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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp).” The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading →

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Happy 125th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! (10/20/1890)

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 125th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe was born on October 20, 1890 in New Orleans. Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” with The New Orleans Rhythm Kings on July 17, 1923 in Richmond. 

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A Very Historic Day in Richmond

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp”). The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading →

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