Recording Artists of the 1930’s and 1940’s – the78rpmrecordspins

Recording Artists of the 1930s and 1940s

Earl Hines And His Orchestra-Sweet Ella May, 1929

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Back in the early 1970’s I fondly remember taking my father to the now defunct Chicken Deli in Toronto one evening to see the great Earl “Fatha” Hines play piano. Since then, I have long admired his styling, as he was known for his great technique and talent for improvisation, horn-like phrasing, and a rhythm which influenced […]

Millard G. Thomas And His Chicago Orchestra In Ottawa, Ontario 1926

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American born Millard G. Thomas was a blues pianist, who immigrated to Montreal, Quebec, circa 1918. He took up position as pit band leader at local Vaudeville theatres from 1919 to 1924. The Compo Company, Lachine, Quebec, had just launched its race record in the United States under the Ajax label in 1923. The band […]

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Bunk Johnson Bunk Johnson 1910 Background information Birth name William Gary Johnson Also known as Bunk Born December 27, 1879 Origin New Orleans Died July 7, 1949 Genres Jazz Instruments trumpet Associated acts George Lewis Louis Armstrong Willie Gary “Bunk” Johnson (December 27, 1879 – July 7, 1949) was a prominent early New Orleans jazz trumpet player in the early […]

The Compo Company of Lachine, Quebec Part Seven 7001-8000

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The Compo Company recording ledgers from 1934 to 1937.

The Compo Company Lachine, Quebec Ledgers Part Six 6001-7000

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Today we continue our series of segments from the recording ledgers from the Compo Company, from 1932 to 1934.

The Compo Company of Lachine, Quebec Ledgers Part Six 5001 to 6000

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The ledgers cover the years 1931 and 1932.

J. C. Higginbotham

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J. C. Higginbotham Jay Higginbotham, Pete Johnson, Red Allen, and Lester Young, National Press Club, Washington, D.C., ca. 1940. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb. Jay C. (Jack) Higginbotham (May 11, 1906 – May 26, 1973) was an American jazz trombonist. His playing was robust and swinging. Biography He was born on May 11, 1906. In the 1930’s and 1940’s he played with […]

Tony Parenti Story: The New York Years 1928-1950 (Record Research 28 1960)

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Duke Ellington (From Wikipedia) “Duke” Ellington circa 1940s Background information Birth name Edward Kennedy Ellington Born April 29, 1899 Washington, D.C., United States Died May 24, 1974 (aged 75) New York City, New York, United States Genres Orchestral jazz, swing, big band Occupations Bandleader, pianist, composer Instruments Piano Years active 1914–1974 Website www.dukeellington.com Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (April 29, […]

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Ida Cox Ida Cox Birth name Ida Prather Born February 25, 1896 Origin Toccoa, Habersham County,Georgia, United States Died November 10, 1967 (aged 71) Knoxville, Tennessee Genres Jazz, blues Instruments Vocalist Years active 1910s–1960 Ida Cox (February 25, 1896 – November 10, 1967) was an African American singer andvaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as “The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues”. Life and […]

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