Joe Venuti

ADoin the uptown lowdown
BSweet Lorraine

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: CB708
Genre: Jazz
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #10017

Joe Venuti, the American jazz violinist and bandleader, recorded these two hot jazz sides for Columbia's CB series, likely in the early 1930s; 'Sweet Lorraine' showcases his inventive solo style.

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1. ADoin the uptown lowdown
2. BSweet Lorraine
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1. ADoin Things
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1. AFiligree
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1. AFour String Joe
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1. AI've found a new baby
2. B(Harlem)Rockin in rhythm
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1. AIn de Ruff
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1. AIn de Ruff
2. BJazz me blues
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1. AIn de Ruff
2. BJazz me blues
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1. AMy Dancing Lady
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1. AMy Man from Caroline
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1. APardon me pretty baby
2. B(Dorseys)Fine and dandy
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1. APenn beach blues
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1. AStar Dust
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1. AThere's no other Girl
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1. AWolf wobble
2. B(Mackenzie)Georgia on my mind
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