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The Gene Kardos Orchestra wasn't know for their hot jazz, but that's not what their bandleader/alto saxophonist had in mind when he brought his gro...
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- Added: Sep 09, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
By the mid 1920s, Chicago had become, not only a hot bed of jazz, but the home of a thriving bootleg business. Hundreds of speakeasy’s sprung up ov...
- Added: Aug 19, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
To say that London was not known as a mecca for early jazz is an understatement, however, Britain adopted America’s music very quickly.
The Savoy ...
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- Added: Jul 01, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
She was known as “The Personality Girl,” with a singing style that crossed over between sweet and hot jazz-influenced presentations. Annette Hansha...
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- Added: Apr 22, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
Cornetist Thomas Morris is somewhat of an obscure artist from the 1920s, although he was certainly very active recording with Clarence Williams, Si...
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- Added: Apr 09, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
Despite the vast popularity of "That Rhythm Man," as Billy Cotton was known, his recognition did not reach the states like the bands lead by Ambros...
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- Added: Apr 22, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
