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Dance-O-Mania: 1919-1923 - Harry Yerkes And The Dawn Of The Jazz Age
The Happy Six
Dance-O-Mania: 1919-1923 - Harry Yerkes And The Dawn Of The Jazz Age
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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Although the name of Harry Yerkes is all but forgotten, in his heyday - the late 1910s to mid 1920s - he was one of the most important and influential figures on the New York music scene. The Happy Six was Yerkes's pioneer...  more »

     
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All Artists: The Happy Six
Title: Dance-O-Mania: 1919-1923 - Harry Yerkes And The Dawn Of The Jazz Age
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rivermont
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 8/18/2009
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style: Traditional Jazz & Ragtime
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 620953362026

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Although the name of Harry Yerkes is all but forgotten, in his heyday - the late 1910s to mid 1920s - he was one of the most important and influential figures on the New York music scene. The Happy Six was Yerkes's pioneering jazz dance band that featured such New Orleans legends as Tom Brown and Alcide Nunez alongside such studio pros such as Rudy Wiedoeft, Ross Gorman and others. This CD includes 25 of the bands best recordings and a 28 page booklet with rare photographs and a comprehensive history of the band. Tracks include: Karavan, Rockaway Baby, Siam Soo, Moonlight, Silver Water, Down Yonder, Jabberwocky, Dolly I Love You, By The Pyramids.