A look at the evolution of the song during the 30s. Updated 04/30/2019
Variations on a theme : Chicago – the 20s
A look at the early commercial life of this iconic tune of the 20s. [updated june 26 2020)
Louis Armstrong at WABC
A live broadcast of "The Hep Cat's Ball"
The Original Memphis Five Part 3 : Banner
Four sides recorded for Banner late 1923 and early 1924.
Variations on a theme : Charleston
A look at the first recordings.
The Original Memphis Five Part 2: more Grey Gull
The exploration of the never reissued sides of the Original Memphis Five continues.
The Original Memphis Five Part 1 : Grey Gull
The Original Memphis Five is one of the most prolific and successful jazz band of the 20s. The 5-pieces band has recorded for almost every record company of the period. Many sides have been reissued since the 60s but some recordings remain exclusive to the shellac records.
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