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Actually some of the early Whiteman 20s jazz records are, IMHO, quite good, and there are a lot out there on pre-electric Victor "bat wings." He was hugely popular in the 20s and was known then as "the King of Jazz." Jazz/blues purists may quibble that his jazz interpretations are not "authentic," but his recordings are very enjoyable in my view and capture the main-stream sound of the age.
Clay
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FloridaClay
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Re: My New VIc :)
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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John Svensson
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Re: My New VIc :)
I agree, I have a few early Whiteman's and enjoy them also, but for a beginner who is unfamiliar with the stylings of 1900-27 music it's probably best to get a slew of cheap bat-wings and see what one likes best before going in search of King Oliver recordings on Gennett. I was being a little tongue in cheek. 
Go forth Jay and do some listening and see what you like, much is available on-line in fact, and will cost you nothing.
Go forth Jay and do some listening and see what you like, much is available on-line in fact, and will cost you nothing.-
FloridaClay
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Re: My New VIc :)
Yes, one nice thing about most 78s being dirt cheap is that you can buy them in big batches at yard sales and thrift shops and listen to lots of different music genres and artists to learn what you like and don't like. That's what I have done and keep stumbling across things I really like I wasn't even aware existed. (And of course find some "I'll never buy those again" categories too. My heart may never warm to string bands and marimba music, for example.)John Svensson wrote:I agree, I have a few early Whiteman's and enjoy them also, but for a beginner who is unfamiliar with the stylings of 1900-27 music it's probably best to get a slew of cheap bat-wings and see what one likes best before going in search of King Oliver recordings on Gennett. I was being a little tongue in cheek.
Clay
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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VintageTechnologies
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Re: My New VIc :)
The best way to predetermine your musical tastes is to go onto YouTube and archive.org. Collectors have posted thousands of old records on those places. Listen to the Victor "batwing" recordings of The Original Dixieland Jazz Band and the Original Memphis Five - now there's some Jass!