Husk O’Hare was a young Chicago promoter and bandleader in the early 1920s. His “super orchestra” traveled to Gennett studios in Indiana in early 1922 for a recording session.
Of the tracks recorded on March 9 session, three were unissued. Only “Boo Hoo Hoo” was released (on the flip side of this record). On the following day, March 10, they successfully recorded three additional issued tracks: “Tiger Rag” (as we hear here), San, and Russian Love Song.
Their version of “Tiger Rag” is a cacophonous rag-a-jazz romp, with energetic ensemble playing all around. The lively clarinet is the star of the show – though the tuba player merits special commendation for putting the band through a speed trial.
It’d be nice to know who the players were – but once again, a mystery of early jazz.
Recorded in Richmond, Indiana on March 10, 1922.
Released as Gennett 4850, Cardinal 512, and Silvertone 9237.
Credits:
Husk O’Hare dir:
Unknown Artists – trumpet, trombone, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, violin (2), piano, banjo, tuba, drums