Arthur Gibbs & The Charleston 1923...

[Odeon]

The pianist and bandleader Arthur Gibbs is most likely best remembered for recording the very first version of the (in) famous „Charleston“ in October 1923. He is also the composer of the 1920s hit “Runnin´Wild”. Some biographical finds with this link. Enjoy reading!

http://grammophon-platten.de/e107_plugi ... .php?41656

[VintageTechnologies]

That is a very nice article and shows a lot work to research the information. Thanks for sharing!

[CharliePhono]

Thanks for posting. Definitely the first rendition of the "Charleston" I've heard at such a seemingly sedate tempo! I like it.

[Roaring20s]

A great compilation about Gibbs.
I have in my collection, Victor disc 19070, Louisville Lou / Beale Street Mama
Good stuff!

James.

[Odeon]

Thank you all for your kind comments!
According to K.B. Rau with his site “The Harlem Fuss”, the Savoy Band by Gibbs may have made a record in 1927 – but as “Fowler´s Favorites”. You can read more about this with this pdf:
http://www.harlem-fuss.com/pdf/publishe ... eglect.pdf