Richmond Music Festival and Gennett Walk of Fame

Buy tickets – Jeff Hamilton Trio – The Reid Center (Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church), Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Buy tickets – Jeff Hamilton Trio – The Reid Center (Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church), Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Jeff Hamilton Trio – The Reid Center (Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church), Fri Nov 11, 2022 - Jeff Hamilton Trio, live! Richmond native and world-class drummer and Jazz musician Jeff Hamilton will return to his roots to present a fund-raising concert at 7:30 pm, Friday, November 11, 2022 at The Rei...

Lila - Frank Trumbauer & His Orchestra (Bix Beiderbecke) (1928)

Frank Trumbauer Orchestra with Bix Beiderbecke New York, April 3, 1928. LILA.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9sxOzPkTPG8&fbclid=IwAR1WSLyGF88tudsG9-mxp2UxRFWFoiKzm_5pdnBuB-LwPX_GwC5Tv92CF50 Frank Trumbauer, Cm, dir: Charles Margulis, t / Bix Beiderbecke, c / Bill Rank, tb / Irving "Izzy" Friedman, cl, as / Chester Hazlett, as / Min Leibrook, bsx / Matt Malneck, vn / Lennie Hayton, p / Eddie Lang, g / Harold McDonald, d. New York, April 3, 1928.
Thanks to David Bock for the post.

Lila - Frank Trumbauer & His Orchestra (Bix Beiderbecke) (1928) Frank Trumbauer, Cm, dir: Charles Margulis, t / Bix Beiderbecke, c / Bill Rank, tb / Irving "Izzy" Friedman, cl, as / Chester Hazlett, as / Min Leibrook, bsx...

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InConcert is back. Blues Brothers Tribute band.

Last month in Richmond.

‘America’s Soundtrack’: Listen to Dec. 11 ‘MTSU On the Record’

More from Charlie Dahan on Gennett Records. Synopsis: Charlie Dahan, a professor of recording industry, was interviewed for a public television documentary on Gennett Records, a small Midwestern label that recorded some of the most important artists of our time before they became household names. (2018) https://mtsunews.com/dahan-gennett-records-dec2018/?fbclid=IwAR2rC9yTcTeeQ7kc7ZEiFFJkOMVahFhKEbrPfU8W0EAf_tjlJm4tAhjKVxI

‘America’s Soundtrack’: Listen to Dec. 11 ‘MTSU On the Record’ Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Charlie Dahan Synopsis: Charlie Dahan, a professor of recording industry, was interviewed for a public television documentary on Gennett Records, a small Midwestern…

Pavel & Direct Contact | Live at the Center

Postponed - Live at the Center: Pavel & Direct Contact Pave and Direct Contact. https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2021/center-presents/live-at-the-center-pavel-and-direct-contact/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=21CPInterlude1.14&utm_content=version_A&sourceNumber=9392 FREE ONLINE CONCERT.

Pavel & Direct Contact | Live at the Center Free livestream concert streaming from the Center for the Performing Arts

From MTSU On the Record Gennett Records and Starr Piano with Charlie Dahan

Professor Charlie Dahan talks about Gennett Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ng6_VRs3A&list=LL&index=215&fbclid=IwAR1MkjrebtGzny7ZUO6MMulRSVXh3dhJ6-_zO4Uu31B0MR_xOUxMJKJdvWU

From MTSU On the Record Gennett Records and Starr Piano with Charlie Dahan MTSU Recording Industry Professor Charlie Dahan discusses "Gennett Records and Starr Piano," a book about a recording company that grew out of a piano manufa...

Byron Stripling Pops the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh Magazine

Our friend Byron Stripling.

Byron Stripling Pops the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh Magazine A trumpet virtuoso who has played with jazz legends the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Doc Severinsen, as well as a lead actor in a Broadway musical, Stripling is not your typical conductor.

The Road To Stardust:Hoagy Carmichael And Bix Beiderbecke In 1924

Carmichael on Bix. "Something that he heard in either Bix‘s tone or the way he put phrases together affected him very deeply," Carmichael biographer Richard Sudhalter said in a 2002 interview. "Deeply enough so that when he started to try his own hand at writing music--also the suggestion of Beiderbecke--it was inevitable that his whole approach to phrase-building, to composition, would be based on what he‘d heard coming out of Bix‘s horn." A beautiful story by David Brent Johnson. https://indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/road-stardust-hoagy-carmichael-bix-beiderbecke-1924.php?fbclid=IwAR2eE0n83tH-AjcaZx1_mRACOYBdC0QziuJQQ6igyFrIk6fPDGW4216jAHU

The Road To Stardust:Hoagy Carmichael And Bix Beiderbecke In 1924 How a college-town springtime in the Jazz Age Midwest paved the way for two legends in the making.

After a thorough review of guidelines set forth by Center for Disease Control and a consultation with Wayne County Health Department, a collective of Richmond arts organizations, including DIVA, Richmond Art Museum, Richmond Civic Theatre, Richmond Community Orchestra, Richmond Shakespeare Festival, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Starr Gennett Foundation have agreed on protocols for offering live performances and events into late summer and throughout the fall.

"As we face many of the same concerns around opening our doors and the significant cross-over in audience members, it is only natural that we work together to present consistent plans for fall programming and the continuance of live performances, demonstrations and events. Due to the fluidity of the situation, our plans and procedures may change, but we believe in the importance of collaborative efforts during these uncertain times.

Looking to late summer and into the fall, we are re-envisioning activities that prioritize the safety and protection of staff, artists, volunteers and patrons. Protocols include enhanced cleaning, staff training in COVID safety procedures, required masking and social distancing of those on site at events, and reservations to monitor attendance, comply with reduced maximum occupancy limits and facilitate contact tracing.

Our organizations hope to return this fall with programming in line with anticipated restrictions, including but not limited to: revised schedules with the possibility of fewer rearranged or rescheduled events and performances, a reduced number of artist participants, and a lowered number in attendance to ensure proper social distancing.

While this situation remains fluid and creates uncertainty, we must work to finalize viable plans to ensure the fulfillment of our missions in creating cultural experiences that benefit the community."

Richmond Art Museum,
Dudas Inspiration Venue for the Arts,
Starr-Gennett Foundation,
Richmond Community Orchestra, Inc.,
Richmond Shakespeare Festival,
Richmond Civic Theatre

Parks Department Announces Opportunities for Safe Entertainment

Live music is coming back. 🎵

Parks Department Announces Opportunities for Safe Entertainment Tuesday Twilight Markets and Eat Local Wednesdays are back

Gennett Records Walk of Fame Commemorates Jazz History - Midwest Wanderer

A report from The Midwest Wanderer from 2017. Visit the Gennett Records Walk of Fame. https://midwestwanderer.com/gennett-records-walk-of-fame/

Gennett Records Walk of Fame Commemorates Jazz History - Midwest Wanderer The Gennett Records Walk of Fame pays tribute to jazz, blues, and country greats who recorded in the Richmond, Indiana, studio.

Chicago Blues Fest, House Fest, Memorial Parade And More Canceled

Chicago is canceling many of its outdoor festivals. https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/21/chicago-blues-fest-house-fest-memorial-parade-and-more-canceled-because-of-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0FB8_aOFoo8HBHUo0FMFau2ggJxAdum5gil1xkPGtpHwm2A7oGtxfoXB0

Chicago Blues Fest, House Fest, Memorial Parade And More Canceled The events were to have been held in late May and early June.

Louis Armstrong foundation launches $1M COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/louis-armstrong-foundation-launches-1m-covid-19-fund-jazz-musicians-n1188641?fbclid=IwAR1iKkqgqIeaDioRmgIzwkDM-AD6AbUBP29zoGzpxZgwFOYjvFLTETO0u8Q

Louis Armstrong foundation launches $1M COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians “The entire jazz ecosystem has been shut down, and the jazz community is devastated,” said the president of Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.

CANCELLATION: PSA
The Preview Reception for the You Are There 1927 GENNETT STUDIO scheduled for tonight, Thursday, March 12th has been postponed until further notice.

"Sugar Foot Stomp" ~ Two versions, 1925 & 1930's ~ Vince Giordano's Nighthawks @ Decatur, Illinois

Ten years ago at Juvae Jazz Society's Central Illinois Jazz Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Afe4IBbnYY Two versions of SUGAR FOOT STOMP. Oh, Play that Thing! This is just one beautiful sample of the HOT Twenties and Thirties Jazz that was performed by Vince Giordano's Nighthawks at one of the many venues during the 35th Annual Central Illinois Jazz Festival. Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. Enjoy.

"Sugar Foot Stomp" ~ Two versions, 1925 & 1930's ~ Vince Giordano's Nighthawks @ Decatur, Illinois http://www.juvaejazz.com ~ Juvae Jazz Society's Central Illinois Jazz Festival website http://www.myspace.com/vincegiordanothenighthawks http://www.riverwalk...

Hoagy Carmichael with Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra (1939)

From 1939. Seven songs by Hoagy Carmichael with Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHMI1G2S3UI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2LrEXrLdZH-o8K8XRbMjQdZjaEzXLmZqUwp0M1qjiU_TFtX_eTw7IPYgg

Hoagy Carmichael with Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra (1939) ♪ Two Sleepy People ♪ Music by Hoagy Carmichael Lyrics by Frank Loesser Performed by Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra ♪ That's Right - I'm Wrong ♪ Music by H...

In March, 2020, The Indiana Historical Society will debut a "You Are There" exhibit focused on the Gennett Records label.

What are we thankful for today? That Richmond, Indiana was the home of the Starr-Gennett piano factory, recording studio, record label and pressing plant. The more we learn about Starr- Gennett, the more impressive their accomplishments become. One of the first truly independent record labels, a proving ground for early jazz, country, blues and all kinds of other music, and their 1921 lawsuit against the Victor Talking Company took down bogus patent protection for record pressing processes, thus paving the way for the record industry to truly develop. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

In March, 2020, The Indiana Historical Society will debut a "You Are There" exhibit focused on the Gennett Records label. Guaranteed to be amazing. See you there!
See also this WFIU program: https://news.iu.edu/stories/2018/11/iub/inside/19-wtiu-documentary-celebrates-gennett-records.html

Dizzy Gillespie & Louis Armstrong - Umbrella Man

From January 7, 1959 on the Jackie Gleason Show. Umbrella Man with Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie. Jazz history with some S**t Singing. Dizzy was 41 years old. Scott Yanow wrote, ...arguably Gillespie is remembered, by both critics and fans alike, as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time".[8] Wikipedia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO1uMjz3n3w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1AiYOKAu1xLWlApN7vo9i0s6oyTnCyMOOxezOcFYmNXV7X0jgnF45himQ

Dizzy Gillespie & Louis Armstrong - Umbrella Man Jazz trumpet greats Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie performing Umbrella Man.

"I'M IN THE MARKET FOR YOU": RICO TOMASSO HONORS LOUIS at WHITLEY BAY (Nov. 8, 2014)

A glorious evocation of Louis by the very glorious Enrico Tomasso at the 2014 Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party. The ensemble behind our man is Menno Daams, Duke Heitger, Kristoffer Kompen, Lars Frank, Claus Jacobi, Matthias Seuffert, Keith Nichols, Spats Langham, Emma Fisk, Malcolm Sked, Richard Pite, and other luminaries, including Josh Duffee as entering master of ceremonies. Recorded by Michael Steinman for JAZZ LIVES. Enrico Tomasso, four times winner of the British Jazz Awards for trumpet is one of the leading figures in British jazz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=24&v=Wsa2S8DQfms&fbclid=IwAR3GOUuxpMNJGni6eZk_NdDC9-pwmdzljRUsVv19qVVIiIz7kbomIjUbH2I

"I'M IN THE MARKET FOR YOU": RICO TOMASSO HONORS LOUIS at WHITLEY BAY (Nov. 8, 2014) A glorious evocation of Louis by the very glorious Enrico Tomasso at the 2014 Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party. The ensemble behind our man is Menno Daams, Duk...

Christmas in Hollywood - Silent Film Star Shirley Mason - 1923 Gennett Record

Merry Christmas from the Gennett Walk of Fame. Here is Silent Film Star Shirley Mason (1900-1979) talking about Christmas in Hollywood in 1923 on Special Issue Gennett Record. The ten greeting records
included numbers by Bebe Daniels, William Jen-
nings Bryan, Wilbur D. Nesbit, Kin Hubbard, Sid
Smith (Andy Gump), Meredith Nicholson, Shirley
Mason and Mitzi Hajos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxNrFlXn-1A

Christmas in Hollywood - Silent Film Star Shirley Mason - 1923 Gennett Record Here is Silent Film Star Shirley Mason (1900-1979) talking about Christmas in Hollywood in 1923 on Special Issue Gennett Record. In this old news clipping fr...

Richmond Music Festival and Gennett Walk of Fame updated their info in the about section.

Richmond Music Festival and Gennett Walk of Fame updated their info in the about section.

Documentary to highlight Richmond's rich music history

One year ago in the Richmond newspaper... https://www.pal-item.com/story/news/local/2018/11/24/when-richmond-indiana-producer-musical-talent-gennett-records-iu-gene-autry-louis-armstrong/2092596002/

Documentary to highlight Richmond's rich music history "It's probably hard to imagine a Beyoncé song being rooted in music from Richmond in the 1920s, but in fact it very much was."

Bix and the Rhythm Jugglers recorded at Gennett in 1925. Bix is second from right. A young Tommy Dorsey is holding the trombone.

Bluesman Scrapper Blackwell was inducted into the Gennett Records Walk of Fame in 2012. This medallion is on display at the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond, Ind. Thanks to Beth Davis Wilson of Wilson Tile for the beautiful design.

For 2016, we honor and induct the great Jimmy Durante. Jimmy recorded at the NYC Gennett Studio from 1919 to 1921. He was a jazz pianist who went on to star in radio, TV, and movies. He was one of America's great entertainers.