“Three Tune Tuesday” takes listeners on a musical journey through the early years of Okeh Records, from its founding in 1916 to its influential role in shaping American […]
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Introduction The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, known today as The Philadelphia Orchestra, stands as one of the most prestigious and influential orchestras in American history. […]
Paramount Records
“Three Tune Tuesday” takes listeners on a musical journey through the early years of Paramount Records, from its unlikely origins as a furniture company’s side venture in 1917 […]
The Great White Way Orchestra
The Great White Way Orchestra Introduction Named after the famous nickname for New York City’s theater district, Broadway, The Great White Way orchestra embodied the vibrant spirit of […]
Summer Songs
In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, we explore the essence of summer through three classic songs from the early 1900s: “In the Good Old Summer Time” (1902), […]
Black Swan Records
Record Label of the Week: Black Swan Records In the early 1920s, the American music industry was dominated by a handful of large companies that primarily featured white […]
Songs from Vaudeville
In this episode of “Three Tune Tuesday,” we explored the vibrant world of vaudeville through three iconic songs from the early 20th century: “Hello! Ma Baby” (1899), “Bill […]
Saxophone Sobs
In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, we explore the saxophone’s rise to prominence in early 20th-century popular music through three pioneering recordings: Rudy Wiedoeft’s ‘Valse Erica’ (1916), […]
Cesare Sodero
Cesare Sodero and Sodero’s Band Cesare Sodero, a name that resonates with the golden age of early 20th-century music, was a remarkable conductor and composer who left an […]
Rural Life and Folk Traditions
This episode of “Three Tune Tuesday” explores rural American life and folk traditions through three iconic songs from the early 20th century: “Old Dan Tucker” (1916), “The Arkansas […]