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Oct 9th in Gennett History, 1928: William Harris Recorded “Electric Chair Blues”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct 9th in Gennett History, 1928: William Harris recorded “Electric Chair Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 6752 and Supertone 9428 (as Alonzo Boone).

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Oct. 9th in Gennett History, 1924: The Sioux City Six Recorded “Flock O’ Blues” and “I’m Glad”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 9th in Gennett History, 1924: The Sioux City Six recorded “Flock O’ Blues” and “I’m Glad” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5569, Brunswick 02207, and Session 7. The recording featured Bix Beiderbecke (c), Miff Mole (tb), Rube Bloom … Continue reading →

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Oct. 8th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “Tia Juana”

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 8th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “Tia Juana” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5565, HRS 26, and Temple 552. The recording featured Bix Beiderbecke (c), George Brunies (tb), Jimmy Hartwell (as/cl), George Johnson (ts), Dick … Continue reading →

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Oct. 8th in Gennett History, 1930: Willie Dukes Recorded “Snake Hip Twirl”

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 8th in Gennett History, 1930: Willie Dukes (v & p) recorded “Snake Hip Twirl” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16126 and 50055. The royalty accounting for Ch. 16126 to Willie Dukes noted sales of 448 copies in 1930 … Continue reading →

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Happy 144th Birthday, Uncle Dave Macon! (October 7, 1870)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 144th Birthday, Uncle Dave Macon! He was born on October 7, 1870. The Gennett Walk of Fame Inductee with Sam and Kirk McGhee recorded “Don’t Get Weary Children” on 8/15/1934 in Richmond. It appeared on Champion S – 16822 … Continue reading →

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Oct. 5th in Gennett History, 1923: King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band Recorded Eight sides in Richmond

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 5th in Gennett History, 1923: King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band recorded eight sides in Richmond. The band included Louis Armstrong and Joe ‘King’ Olver (c), Honore Dutrey (tb), Johnny Dodds (CL), Lil Hardin (P), Johnny St. Cyr … Continue reading →

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Oct. 1st in Gennett History, 1925: Fiddlin Doc Roberts and Edgar Boaz Recorded “Martha Campbell”

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 1st in Gennett History, 1925: Fiddlin Doc Roberts and Edgar Boaz recorded “Martha Campbell” in Richmond. The recording appeared on Gennett 3152. The Gennett ledger book had a “W” written next to these sessions, which probably indicated that engineer … Continue reading →

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October 1st in Gennett History, 1924: Bailey’s Dixie Dudes Recorded “I’m Satisfied”

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

October 1st in Gennett History, 1924: Bailey’s Dixie Dudes recorded “I’m Satisfied” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5577 and Starr Gennett 9596. The band featured Bill Moore (c), Bobby Davis (as/cl), Irving Brodsky (p), Tommy Felline (bjo), Stan King … Continue reading →

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Sept. 27th in Gennett History, 1929: Roosevelt Sykes Recorded “Fire Detective Blues”

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Sept. 27th in Gennett History, 1929: Dobby Bragg recorded “Fire Detective Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12827 and Steiner Davis 108. Dobby Bragg was a pseudonym for Roosevelt Sykes (v & p).

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Sept. 25th in Gennett History, 1925: Whistler’s Jug Band Recorded “Jerry O’ Mine”

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Sept. 25th in Gennett History, 1925: Whistler’s Jug Band recorded “Jerry O’ Mine” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5554 and Silvertone 4037. The recording featured Willie Black (bjo), B.D. Tite (jug) and ‘Whistler’ (g). In the Blues & Gospel … Continue reading →

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