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December 4th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “When My Sugar Walks Down the Street”

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

December 4th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “When My Sugar Walks Down the Street” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5620, Starr-Gennett 9611, and Tempo R-24. This recording featured Dave Harmon (v), Jimmy McPartland (c), George Brunies … 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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Sept. 18th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “Lazy Daddy”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Sept. 18th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “Lazy Daddy” in Richmond. The recording appeared on Ge. 5542, Clx. 40375, HRS 9, Poydras MJC-13, Tempo R-45, and Vinylite Jazz 8. It featured Bix Beiderbecke (c), George Brunies (tb), … Continue reading →

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Aug. 6th in Gennett History, 1931: Bix Beiderbecke passed away

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Aug. 6th in Gennett History, 1931: Bix Beiderbecke passed away. “Jazz Me Blues” was his first recorded solo. Bix and the Wolverine Orchestra first recorded in Richmond on 2/18/1924. The band consisted of Bix Beiderbecke (c); Al Gandee (tb); Jimmy … Continue reading →

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June 20th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “Tiger Rag”

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

June 20th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “Tiger Rag” in Richmond. The only known Gennett recording is one copy of a test pressing, otherwise it appeared on Brunswick 02205, Hot Record Society 24, Polydor 15387, and Temple … Continue reading →

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May 6th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “Riverboat Shuffle”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

May 6th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “Riverboat Shuffle” in Richmond. It was released on Gennett 5454. The track featured Bix Beiderbecke (c); Jimmy Hartwell (cl); George Johnson (ts); Dick Voynow (p); Bob Gillette (bj/g); Min Leibrook … Continue reading →

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Happy 107th Birthday, Jimmy McPartland! (3/15/1907)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 107th Birthday, Jimmy McPartland! (3/15/1907). He recorded “Prince of Wails” with the Wolverine Orchestra on cornet on 12/12/1924.

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

Posted on March 13, 2014 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 Ge 5620, StGe 9611 & Tempo R-24. Both recordings featured Dave Harmon (vox), Jimmy McPartland (trumpet), George … Continue reading →

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The Wolverine Orchestra w. Bix Beiderbecke and Gennett Engineer, Ezra Wickemeyer

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

The Wolverine Orchestra w. Bix Beiderbecke. Gennett Recording Engineer, Ezra Wickemeyer is on the left wearing a hat.

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Feb. 18th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra Recorded “Jazz Me Blues”

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Feb. 18th in Gennett History, 1924: The Wolverine Orchestra recorded “Jazz Me Blues” in Richmond. This recording appeared on Gennett 5408. The track featured Bix Beiderbecke on trumpet, Al Grande on trombone, Jimmy Hartwell on alto sax, Geroge Johnson on … Continue reading →

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