Artist: New Orleans Rhythm Kings

New Orleans Rhythm Kings
Aliases
Friar Society Orchestra
Country
United States
Comments
This group played hot New Orleans jazz, although it was actually based in Chicago and composed of musicians from both New Orleans and Chicago. The group was popular in the 1920s.
Members
George Brunies   Trombonist (1922-1924)
Leon Roppolo   Clarinet
Mel Stitzel   Piano
Paul Mares   Cornet, trumpet

Performances

Originals

Title down Performer Release date Covered by
1 Bugle Call Blues Friar Society Orchestra 1922 (32 artists)
2 Tin Roof Blues New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 (69 artists)
3 Wolverine Blues New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 (44 artists)

Covers

Title down Performer Release date Originally by
1 Jazz It Blues New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1934 Lucille Hegamin Accompanied by Albury's Blues and Jazz Seven
2 Maple Leaf Rag New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 Wilbur Sweatman
3 That's a Plenty New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 Prince's Band

Releases

Audio single

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Discontented Blues Friar Society Orchestra 1922 Gennett
2 Panama New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1934 Decca
3 Sweet Lovin' Man New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 Gennett
4 Tin Roof Blues New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 Gennett
5 Wolverine Blues New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1923 Gennett

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