Blue Amberol Cylinder Record, "When I Hear that Jazz Band Play," 1918

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Artifact Overview

"When I Hear That Jazz Band Play" is a lively foxtrot performed by the Jaudas' Society Orchestra. Eugene Jaudas, a well known violinist, was a music director for Edison records. Most of his recording work was done as the leader of Jaudas' Society Orchestra which popularized dance music and early jazz music.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cylinder (Sound recording)

Date Made

1918

Creator Notes

Performed by the Jaudas' Society Orchestra for the Thomas A. Edison, Inc.. Music composed by Dave Stamper and lyrics by Gene Buck.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.766.1197

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Plaster
Cardboard

Technique

Molding (Forming)

Color

Blue

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Diameter: 2.375 in

Blue Amberol Cylinder Record, "When I Hear that Jazz Band Play," 1918