Tag Archives: New Orleans Rhythm Kings

Happy 126th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 126th 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 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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March 13th in Gennett History, 1923: the New Orleans Rhythm Kings Recorded “Tin Roof Blues”

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

March 13th in Gennett History, 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 … Continue reading →

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March 12th in Gennett History, 1923: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings Recorded “Shim-me-sha-wabble”

Posted on March 12, 2016 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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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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March 13th in Gennett History, 1923: the New Orleans Rhythm Kings Recorded “Tin Roof Blues”

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

March 13th in Gennett History, 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 … Continue reading →

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March 12th in Gennett History, 1923: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings Recorded “Shim-me-sha-wabble”

Posted on March 12, 2015 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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Happy 113th Birthday, George Brunies! (2/6/1902)

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 113th Birthday, George Brunies! (2/6/1902). Brunies recorded with Friar’s Society Orchestra, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings and the Wolverine Orchestra at Gennett. His first session at Gennett was with Friar’s Society Orchestra. “Bugle Call Blues” was recorded on 8/29/1922 … Continue reading →

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Happy 124th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! (10/20/1890)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 124th 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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