As one of the most important song in Jazz history, Dipper Mouth Blues was played and recorded many times over the years. The versions slightly changed from one recording to another, so did the credits...[updated on June 26th 2020]
Odd coupling on a Bluebird record.
Jazz and Country are not usually coupled together...
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra on V-Disc
A few of the many sides of Tommy Dorsey on V-Disc. Some were released for the first time, but not all. [updated on 06/2021]
Early jazz recordings in Paris: F. Howard Jackson & his orchestra (the complete session).
Totally forgotten today, the Howard Jackson's orchestra was one, if not the first american band to record "jass" in France. [updated 11/2021]
Duke Ellington under pseudonym.
A few sides you might have missed because of the unusual pseudonyms.
When the Savannah Syncopators were not King Oliver’s orchestra.
The famous name was a pseudonym for King Oliver's bands on Brunswick, but not only...
Swing Time : pre-fame Glenn Miller
Uncommon, still very enjoyable, sides by Glenn Miller before he became a social phenomenon.
The Andrews Sisters on V-Disc
Uncommon recordings from the Andrews Sisters, from the uncommon V-Disc label. [updated 06/2021]
Dance ! Tonight ! with The Red Hotters
Far from the commercial sides of the previously posted Moxie record, here is how sounded the Harry Raderman's orchestra in the mid-20s: hot, with a real jazz flavor.
Variations on a theme : Chicago – the 40s
The 40s will offer a new life of the classic song of the 20s.