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April 11th in Gennett History…

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

April 11th in Gennett History, 1926: Leonard Rutherford and John Foster recorded “Richmond Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 6976 and Conqueror 7276 (as the Rankin Brothers). Leonard Rutherford appeared on fiddle & vox and John Foster was on … Continue reading →

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April 10th in Gennett History…

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1894: Happy 124th Birthday, Fess Williams! (4/10/1894). Williams and His Royal Flush Orchestra recorded around ten sides for Gennett in 1925 and 1926, including this classic “Wimmin – Aaah!” which appeared on Gennett 3259.      1938: King Oliver passed … Continue reading →

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April 9th in Gennett History…

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

April 9th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle recorded “Desert Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 7187, Champion 15992, Champion 45155, Supertone 9710 (as Amos Greene), and Decca 5531. The Champion 15992 issue sold approx. 7,500 copies between 1930 … Continue reading →

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April 6th in Gennett History…

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1923: King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band recorded ten sides in Richmond, including “Chimes Blues,” “Canal Street Blues,” and “Dippermouth Blues.” The band featured King Oliver and Louis Armstrong (c), Honore Dutrey (tb), Johnny Dodds (cl), Lil Hardin Armstrong (p), Bill … Continue reading →

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April 3rd in Gennett History…

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Charlie Dahan

1924: Robert Perutz recorded “Valse Caprice” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett C3-A. The recording featured Thomie Prewett Williams (p) and Robert Perutz (v).    1927: Daddy Moon Hayes and His Boys recorded “France Blues” in Chicago. It appeared on … Continue reading →

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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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