The Memphis Blues by WC Handy pl by Pete Wendling

[KawhackitaRag]

Thanks for a terrific video/performance of a terrific roll! This roll actually dates from about 1917. The "1913" you cite is the publication date of the song version of the tune (I believe), although as an instrumental, "Memphis Blues" itself goes back to 1912. Pete Wendling was not even making rolls in 1913, he was in England appearing nightly at the London Hippodrome, where he won rave reviews for his ragtime piano playing.

Pete's first rolls were made in 1914 for the Rythmodik company.

[pm0501]

It's a tough call between Handy and Wendling. I like them both but, have a certain affection for the Wendling style.