<p>side 1: Chuck Nelson and His Boys. West End Blues; side 2: Paul's Novelty Orchestra. I Got Rhythm (Champion 40016).<br>78 rpm. Side 1 was originally recorded in 1929 and released on Gennett 6798. Side 2 was recorded in 1930.</p>
<p>Chuck Nelson and his Boys is a pseudonym on Champion for Zack Whyte's Chocolate Beau Brummels.</p>
<p>Champion was a budget label manufactured by Gennett, the premier label of the Starr Piano Company, maker of pianos, phonographs, and records. Champion records were originally manufactured and sold by Kresge stores but became more widely available through other retailers. The Champion label was active from 1925 to 1934. The Champion trademark was sold to Decca Records, which continued to issue releases on Champion from 1935 to 1936</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 2
Credit Line:
Gift of Howard A. Guernsey (through Richard L. Guernsey)
