Well, it was bound to happen that Vernon Dalhart would make an appearance on the channel. Luckily, he does so in the good company of the hot and jazzy dance band, Georgia Melodians.
It should be noted that unlike such acts as the deceptively named California Ramblers and Original Memphis Five, this group was actually from Savannah, Georgia. 1924 was a good year for the Melodians, who recorded many hot sides for the Edison label in that year.
Here we find the rousing number “Red Hot Mamma” – featuring the merry banjo of Elmer Merry, who, to my ears is one of the unsung heroes of this excellent performance. Fine sax and trumpet solos push this to the hotter side of things and we end on an upward trajectory.
Recorded in New York City on September 2, 1924.
Released as Edison 51394 (This is take C)
Credits:
Charles Boulanger – director, violin
Ernie Intlehouse – trumpet
Herb Winfield – trombone
Merritt Kenworthy – clarinet
Clarence Hutchins – tenor sax, baritone sax
Oscar Young – piano
Elmer Merry – banjo
Al Singmore – tuba
Carl Gerold – drums
Vernon Dalhart – vocals
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