Tag Archives: Jimmy Durante

September 10th in Gennett History, 2016: The Starr Gennett Foundation Inducts Jimmy Durante into the Gennett Walk of Fame in Richmond

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

September 10th in Gennett History, 2016: The Starr Gennett Foundation Inducts Jimmy Durante into the Gennett Walk of Fame in Richmond. Durante recorded led his own ensemble in 1920, Jimmy Durante’s Jazz Band and recorded “Why Cry Blues” in NYC. … Continue reading →

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Happy 123rd Birthday, Jimmy Durante! (2/10/1893)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 123rd Birthday, Jimmy Durante! (2/10/1893). Durante recorded “Gypsy Blues” with Ladd’s Black Aces in 1921 in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 4794, Connorized 3030, Rich-Tone 7014, and Starr Gennett 9177. In addition to Durante on piano, the track featured … Continue reading →

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January 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Jimmy Durante Passed Away

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

January 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Jimmy Durante passed away. He recorded “Why Cry Blues” with the Jimmy Durante Jazz Band in NYC in May of 1920. It appeared on Gennett 9045 and Starr-Gennett 9042. In addition to Durante (p), … Continue reading →

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Happy 122nd Birthday, Jimmy Durante! (2/10/1893)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 122nd Birthday, Jimmy Durante! (2/10/1893). Durante recorded “Gypsy Blues” with Ladd’s Black Aces in 1921 in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 4794, Connorized 3030, Rich-Tone 7014, and Starr Gennett 9177. In addition to Durante on piano, the track featured … Continue reading →

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Jan. 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Pianist Jimmy Durante Passed Away

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Jan. 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Jimmy Durante passed away. He recorded “Why Cry Blues” with the Jimmy Durante Jazz Band in NYC in May of 1920. It appeared on Gennett 9045 and Starr-Gennett 9042. In addition to Durante (p), … Continue reading →

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Feb. 10th in Gennett History, 1893: Jimmy Durante Was Born

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Feb. 10th in Gennett History, 1893: Jimmy Durante was born. The pianist recorded “Gypsy Blues” with Ladd’s Black Aces in 1921 in NYC. It appeared on Ge 4794, Con 3030, Rich-Tone 7014 & StGe 9177. In addition to Durante on … Continue reading →

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Jan. 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Jimmy Durante Passed Away

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Jan. 29th in Gennett History, 1980: Jimmy Durante passed away. He recorded “Why Cry Blues” with the Jimmy Durante Jazz Band in NYC in May of 1920. It appeared on Gennett 9045. In addition to Durante on piano, the track … Continue reading →

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