Tag Archives: New Orleans Rhythm Kings

Aug. 29th in Gennett History, 1922: The Friars Society Orchestra – Directed by Husk O’Hara – Recorded “Tiger Rag”

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Aug. 29th in Gennett History, 1922: The Friars Society Orchestra – Directed by Husk O’Hara – recorded “Tiger Rag” in Richmond. It appeared on Br. 02212, Ge. 4968, S-G 9313, and Temple 550. The recording featured Paul Mares (c), George … Continue reading →

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: Jelly Roll Morton & New Orleans Rhythm Kings Record Together in Richmond

Posted on July 18, 2014 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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July 17th in Gennett History, 1923: One of the First Integrated Recording Sessions

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

July 17th in Gennett History, 1923: One of the First Integrated Sessions: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings with Jelly Roll Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge. 5220 and featured Morton (pno), Paul Mares (tpt), George … Continue reading →

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March 13 in Gennett History, 1923: New Orleans Rhythm Kings Recorded “Tin Roof Bues”

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

March 13 in Gennett History, 1923: New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded “Tin Roof Bues” in Richmond. This historic session appeared on Ge 5105, Bu 8001, StGe 9435, Temple 521 & UHCA 87. The track featured Paul Mares (cornet), George Brunies … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

March 12th in Gennett History, 1923: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded “Shim-me-sha-wabble” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge 5106. Featured on this track is Paul Mares (tpt), George Brunies (tbn), Leon Rappolo (clt), Mel Stitzel (pno), & Ben Pollack … Continue reading →

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Feb. 6th in Gennett History, 1902: Trombonist, George Brunies Was Born

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Feb. 6th in Gennett History, 1902: Trombonist, George Brunies was born. At Gennett he recorded with Friar’s Society Orchestra, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings & the Wolverine Orchestra. His first session at Gennett was with Friar’s Society Orch. “Bugle Call … Continue reading →

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