The Stampede by Fletcher Henderson and his Orch.

jeff....123, you are mistaken about the needle on this orthophonic machine; it has been demonstrated and proven that the needle does no harm to the record...so relax and enjoy.

How can anybody play that immaculate record with that arcane, Byzantine needle?! Good god, man - they make transcription needles now! Is a nostalgic YouTube video worth the wholesale destruction of a fine and classic record, just so we can hear it played just as horrendously as people heard it played in 1926?

the 20s have a more enclosed sound so it makes you want to dance. Some big bands kind of make you dance but they have a much catchier melody. This is one of the best, reminds me of F. Scott Fitzgerald books!

Probably my favorite song from the era. The whole thing is just tripped out and doesn't let up. The clarinet bridge part is far out, and the bass line (which I think is played by a tuba) with the banjo keeps the damn song jumpin all the way through. If I were asked to show an example of a good traditional jazz song to someone I'd play this one

Listen to the Trombone lead in the beginning of this record, obviously JC Higgenbotham. Yow...All star Record, adn one of my faves too. Stewart is flawless on trumpet. A well played but excellent shape Columbia, great Transfer. 5*****

This music is timeless

Great tune and I appreciate the in-depth write up about the song and your equipment. Seldom one learns whilst listening to such a classic track.

I've always prefered 20's big band music to the stuff from the 30's and 40's. I guess it's becasue it has a raggier sound.

Amazing tenor solo by the hawk.Rex Stewart opens on trumpet,mid solo is Joe Smith on cornet and then Stewart again.American blacks had a hard time,but only American blacks could play this high quality.

seconded.