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OKEH 4253 - MAMIE SMITH and HER JAZZ HOUNDS - LOVIN' SAM FROM ALABAM

Sold Date: August 2, 2022
Start Date: July 23, 2022
Final Price: $25.00 (USD)
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OKEH 4253 was recorded 102 years ago featuring the first Black Female Jazz and Blues Singer. This is MAMIE SMITH AND HER JAZZ HOUNDS recorded November 6, 1920. Mamie sings LOVIN' SAM FROM ALABAM b/w DON'T CARE BLUES. Jazz Hounds include Johnny Dunn cornet, Dope Andrews trombone, Leroy Parker violin, Porter Grainger piano, George Howell drums. Future sidemen would include Willie " The Lion " Smith, Coleman Hawkins and Bubber Miley. Record plays G / VG.  

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