Tag Archives: Starr Gennett

August 29th in Gennett History, 1922: The Friars Society Orchestra Recorded “Tiger Rag”

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

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

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Happy 127th Birthday, Arthur Fields! (8/6/1888)

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 127th Birthday, Arthur Fields! Fields, born on August 6, 1888, was one of the most in demand vocalists in the first quarter century of the 1900s. He recorded “Let It Rain, Let It Pour” on January 29, 1925 and … Continue reading →

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June 8th in Gennett History, 1922: McMurray’s California Thumpers Recorded “Haunting Blues”

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 8th in Gennett History, 1922: McMurray’s California Thumpers recorded “Haunting Blues” in NYC. The recording appeared on Gennett 4904, Starr-Gennett 9260, and Rich-Tone 7045 (as the Dixie Boys). This recording featured Phil Napoleon & Jules Levy, Jr. (c), Miff … Continue reading →

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Welcome To June From Gennett Records!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

We enter June with an appropriate and great recording from Bailey’s Lucky Seven entitled “When June Comes Along with a Song.” They recorded it on 6/13/1923 in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5183, Starr-Gennett 9416, and Apex 421. The track … Continue reading →

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March 31st in Gennett History, 1923: Smilin’ Sam’s Dixie Strutters Recorded “Blue Hoosier Blues”

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

March 31st in Gennett History, 1923: Smilin’ Sam’s Dixie Strutters recorded “Blue Hoosier Blues” in NYC. The recording appeared on Gennett 5124, Starr-Gennett 9397, and Apex 410.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Gennett Records!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Gennett Records! Here is my first attempt to bring you some of Gennett’s music on my portable Starr Phonograph. This first recording is from Starr-Gennett 9318 – A, where Tom Ennis (pipes) and John Carridy … Continue reading →

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Happy 132nd Birthday, Ernest Hare! (3/16/1883)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 132nd Birthday, Ernest Hare! (3/16/1883). This is a photo of him in black face, as he is “Ready for fun” from the 1923 Gennett catalog. Hare recorded over 50 sides for Gennett in the 1920s in the NYC studio. … Continue reading →

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Happy 108th Birthday, Jimmy McPartland! (3/15/1907)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 108th Birthday, Jimmy McPartland! (3/15/1907). He recorded “Prince of Wails” with the Wolverine Orchestra on cornet on 12/12/1924. It appeared on Gennett 5620, Starr-Gennett 9611, and Tempo R-24.

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March 13th in Gennett History, 1991: Jimmy McPartland Passed Away

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

March 13th in Gennett History, 1991: Jimmy McPartland passed away. He recorded two tracks on Gennett with The Wolverine Orchestra. They appeared on Gennett 5620, Starr-Gennett 9611, and Tempo R-24. Both recordings featured Dave Harmon (vox), Jimmy McPartland (c), George … 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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