Milestone Recordings in American Music

Ultimate Playlist

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  • George W. Johnson, “The Laughing Song” (Edison 4004, 1898)
  • The Edison Quartet, “My Old Kentucky Home” (Edison 2223, 1898)
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1902
  • Scott Joplin, “The Entertainer” (sheet music published 1902)
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  • Arthur Collins, “The Preacher and the Bear” (Edison 9000, 1905)
  • Arthur Pryor’s Band, “Razzazza Mazzazza” (Victor 4525, 1905)
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  • Nora Bayes, “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm?” (Columbia A2687, 1918)
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  • James P. Johnson, “The Harlem Strut” (Black Swan 2026, 1922)
  • James P. Johnson, “Keep Off the Grass” (Okeh 4495, 1922)
  • James P. Johnson, “Carolina Shout” (Okeh 4495, 1922)
  • Trixie Smith, “My Man Rocks Me (With One Steady Roll)” (Black Swan 14127, 1922)
  • Lucille Hegamin and Her Blue Flame Syncopaters, “He May Be Your Man (But He Comes to See Me Sometimes)” (Arto 9129, 1922)
  • Fanny Brice, “My Man” (Victor 45263, 1922)
  • Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, “Hot Lips (He’s Got Hot Lips When He Plays Jazz)” (Victor 18690, 1922)
  • Kid Ory, “Ory’s Creole Trombone” (Sunshine 3003, 1922)
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  • Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five, “Summit Ridge Drive” (Victor 26763, 1940)
  • Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, “Concerto for Cootie (Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me)” (Victor 26598, 1940)
  • Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, “Ko-Ko” (Victor 26577, 1940)
  • Art Tatum, “Begin the Beguine” (Decca 8502, 1940)
  • Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra, “After Hours” (Bluebird B-10879, 1940)
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra, “Tickle Toe” (Columbia 35521, 1940)
  • Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra, “Hotter Than ‘Ell” (Decca 3518, 1940)
1941
  • Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, “Anvil Chorus” (Bluebird B-10982, 1941)
  • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra featuring Peggy Lee, “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” (Okeh 6474, 1941)
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra, “9:20 Special” (Okeh 6244, 1941)
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra with Jimmy Rushing, “Goin’ to Chicago Blues” (Decca Okeh 6244, 1941)
  • Big Joe Williams, “Peach Orchard Woman” (Bluebird B-8774, 1941)
  • John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, “Sloppy Drunk Blues” (Bluebird B-8822, 1941)
1942
  • Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra featuring Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell, “Tangerine” (Decca 4123, 1942)
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  • Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra, “Skyliner” (Decca 18659, 1945)
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  • Duke Ellington, “Medley: Kinda Dukish / Rockin’ in Rhythm” (Piano in the Background, Columbia CL 1546, 1960)
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  • Joe Falcon, “Les Flambes d'Enfer (The Flames of Hell)” (live: 1963; Cajun Music Pioneer, Arhoolie LP 5005)
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