78s - Beggars Blues - Sonny Greer And His Memphis Men(Duke Ellington)

This is a fantastic "Blue Columbia Shellac" 78 record featuring Sonny Greer and His Memphis Men. This was a pseudonym used by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Sonny Greer was the drummer in his band, along with Barney Bigard on Clarinet and Tenor Sax, Wellman Braud on Bass, Harry Carney on Clarinet,Alto, and Baritone Sax, Duke Ellington on Piano, Fred Guy on Banjo, Johnny Hodges on Clarinet,Soprano and Alto Sax, Freddy Jenkins on Trumpet, Joe Nanton on Trombone, Arthur Whetsel on Trumpet, and Cootie Williams on Trumpet. This is a 1933 reissue of the original 1929 recording.

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• banjo
• guitar
• vintage
• classic
• oldies
• vinyl
• shellac
• wax
• record
• phonograph
• victrola
• old time songs
• old ballads
• tenor
• old time favorites
• 78
• 78 r.p.m.
• traditional
• american roots music
• blues
• swing
• big band
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• Big Band
• jazz
• boogie
• Duke Ellington
• Beggars Blues
• Blue

[mdmphd]

LOVE that color - and a kickin little tune as well - Thanks for posting!

[althazarr]

@mdmphd Thank you! I love these blue Columbia's too. It's a shame the depression kept them from being very popular.

[RCALennon]

I like this. I noticed the sounds is very clean... did you do anything to the recording to clean it up?

[althazarr]

No, some are just in better condition than others, and it was also recorded direct.

[fromthesidelines]

Recorded on May 28, 1929, and originally issued on Columbia 1868-D.

[althazarr]

Thank you for your valuable information! I looked, but could not find the exact date on this one. Much appreciated!!! Thanks for listening too!

[cdbpdx]

A real pleasure to hear. Thanks for posting!

[althazarr]

@videostunad Thank you Sal! Duke Ellington could do it all. :-) The flipside "Saturday Night Function" is awesome too.

[78s4FR]

I just love these coloured shellac's. Shame the idea never caught on in the UK

[jdh1969]

Thanks a lot for posting this.

[bythebytheway]

Duke Ellington does it again, Wonderful Music that will live forever, His Music just breathes throughout even after the record is over. True Music Indeed ! Thanks !

[sideshowtink]

YES, this is totally amazing. Very old New Orleans in feel!