Bunk Johnson

ATishomingo Blues
BAlexander's Ragtime Band

Label: Brunswick
Catalogue number: 04437
Genre: Jazz
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #20892

Bunk Johnson was one of the pioneering figures of New Orleans jazz, born in the 1870s; this Brunswick pressing of 'Tishomingo Blues' and 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' is from his classic 1945–1947 comeback recordings, which are highly sought by jazz collectors.

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BYou always hurt the one you love

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AWeary blues
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AYou always hurt the one you love
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