1930 KING OLIVER on Brunswick CORTEZ Phonograph Victor 78rpm Jazz Record "I MUST HAVE IT"

[emrys820]

beautiful sound

[stlgtrace]

Beautiful sound and beautiful machine!

[MusicBoxBoy]

@stlgtrace Thanks so much for your gracious comments!

[Turkeydoodlers]

Funny it's recorded on my birthday march 18th just noticed that..

[Turkeydoodlers]

Stopped back again, always like to see this machine play, any other brunswicks?

[Turkeydoodlers]

Looks a lot like my machine on here, mine is a panatrope, nickel plated. Very nice soun these had, right up there with a victor credenza

[MusicBoxBoy]

@Turkeydoodlers I would agree. These late Brunswicks were lovely sounding machines. Thanks for your comments.

[OtisSpain]

By the way, B-side is cute too: "You're Just My Type" ...

Thanks!

[OtisSpain]

Maybe the speed is not accurate to the real sounding key, 'cause it sound "A", and I guess it should be rather "Ab". Anyway, I MUST have this record!! ♫ ♪ ♫

[chagall56]

I also have a Brunswick Cortez phonograph with the universal AC-DC motor. I also have two Panatrope P-9s, one is all electronic and the other is hand crank. Someone cut a 24 X 24" square out of its back and I have no idea why! Maybe they thought that was the only way to access the motor? My cabinet looks beautiful with a light walnut veneer. One of these days, when I figure out how to do it, I will post some videos here. They are very rare machines!

[mc60x2]

i have a 1927 brunswick 10-7 that i love. your cortez is beyond awesome and has unbelievable sound. please upload more music on this machine and show more of the cabinet. i need to see and hear it more. thanks!

[VTMCompany]

oh, my...this one makes my 14-7 look and sound cheap in comparison...i think these exponential-type panatropes REALLY 'had it' over the orthophonic victrolas...hard to understand why they weren't as popular.

[MusicBoxBoy]

Thanks so much your truly gracious comments. I have always appreciated the sound produced by this phonograph and it's really gratifying to receive encouraging and refreshing comments from fellow collectors like yourself. Thanks also for the subscription. I returned the favor and enjoy your channel.

[sarahirenedye]

This is interesting - I was wondering who the personnel in the band was on this recording since Louis Armstrong played in King Oliver's band, but I guess Armstrong had left several years before, so presumably this is King Oliver himself on the cornet? Thank you for another glimpse of history! I love trying to figure out how it all fits together.

[RadioFreeWisconsin]

People who heard Oliver play in person say that the records he made did not do him justice. By 1930 he was a broken man. He was drinking heavily, his music was out of style, and his protege (Armstrong) had become an international sensation, while he was forgotten.

[vrobbie53]

Beautiful King Oliver side and fantastic machine!

[transformingArt]

Never saw any Brunswick machine in that surprisingly well-preserved condition. Thanks so much for posting this.

[MusicBoxBoy]

You are very welcome. And thanks for your gracious comments on my Brunswick Cortez. I found it years ago in an antique shop and was stunned at how nice the original condition was. It had clearly been well cared for by the original owners.

[Turkeydoodlers]

i like the brass tone on the arm and stuff, check my brinswick out, what year is yours?

mine is a 1926

[MusicBoxBoy]

The Brunswick Cortez dates to about 1927 and was manufactured in limited numbers relative to other Brunswick models in spite of the apparent high serial number on the ID plate. It is much more difficult to find than its equivalent from competitors such as Victor with its Credenza and Columbia with its higher end Viva-Tonal models. Thanks for your comments.

[geriatricguru]

Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[zjsprout]

You never cease to amaze and surprise! Great selections on both counts - King Oliver and the Cortez. I haven't been able to find a solid Exponential Panatrope close by, but I'm always looking. Brunswick is so underrated by many collectors, but as you mentioned most are top-notch machines in every respect. The symmetrical horn gives them a purity of sound that's addictive. I have a '29 Panatrope Portable that is as involving as many full-sized machines, well-balanced and warm. Thanks Again!

[MusicBoxBoy]

Thanks so much, zj! I always look forward to your interesting comments.  You will find one when you least expect it as I did with this one. I had for years wanted one of these and was very pleased to find one in such nicely preserved condition. Stop back again soon!