Music recorded in November 1923

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Music recorded in November 1923

November 1923 was a month marked by significant developments in the fields of transportation, diplomacy, politics, economics, and archaeology. On November 1st, Aero O/Y was established in Finland, becoming one of the starting points for civil aviation in Scandinavia. On the 3rd, the International Convention relating to the Simplification of Customs Formalities was signed in Geneva, advancing the international standardization of trade procedures. On the 8th-9th, the Munich Putsch, led by Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), failed, once again exposing the instability of German politics. On the 15th, the Rentenmark was introduced in Germany, marking a turning point in ending severe hyperinflation. In the latter half of November, the second season of work on Tutankhamun's (dates of birth and death unknown) tomb, led by Howard Carter (1874–1939) and others, began in earnest, and international interest in archaeology continued to rise.

Confirmed recordings this month: 0

Summary of information regarding the November 1923 recording.

Recordings from November 1923 show recording activity for that month at Victor Talking Machine Co., Columbia Graphophone Co., Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., General Phonograph Corp.'s Okeh Records, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., and Starr Piano Co.'s Gennett Records. While multiple companies recorded on November 1st, additional recordings were also seen on the 8th, 13th, 16th, 17th, and 20th, indicating that production continued in preparation for the year-end sales season. A notable feature of this month was the simultaneous recording of a wide range of repertoire, from vocal music and dance music to band performances, recitations, and blues.

Victor

At Victor Talking Machine Co., on November 1st, a series of test recordings were underway, including readings, male solos, quartets, military music, jazz/dance music. Documents from that day also include a test recording by Marian Anderson (1897–1993), indicating that commercial and test recordings were being conducted in parallel. Furthermore, new recordings such as B-28919 were confirmed on November 8th, and test recordings were also found on November 17th, showing that production continued continuously from the beginning to the middle of the month.

Columbia

Columbia Graphophone Co. can be seen recording 81331 "Spring Song" on November 8th. Furthermore, recording 81360 is visible on November 17th, confirming that the company continued new recordings until mid-November. Based on the November documents that can be examined, the company, like other companies, maintained its normal monthly production cycle.

Brunswick

At Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., a significant number of recordings, 11767–11776, can be found on November 1st. These recordings include marimba band recordings by the Castlewood Marimba Band, as well as male solos by Allen McQuhae (dates unknown) and Theo Karle (1884–1972), indicating that instrumental and vocal recordings were being produced concurrently. A characteristic of the company's recordings this month was the simultaneous production of multiple master recording series at the beginning of the month.

OK

At General Phonograph Corp.'s Okeh Records, "I'm sure I'm gonna see 'bout that" and "Squabbling Blues" by Sara Martin (1884–1955) and Clarence Williams (1893–1965) were recorded on November 1st. Furthermore, S-72078 "Marcia reale" and S-72079 "Il contrasto" were confirmed to have been recorded on November 20th, indicating that recordings were made in both the first and second halves of the month. This wide range of repertoire, from blues to other genres, reflects the company's broad production policy.

Edison

At Thomas A. Edison, Inc., recordings such as "Just for to-night" by the Gregor Skolnik Orchestra were made on November 8th. On November 13th, "Happy and go-lucky in my old Kentucky home" by Robert Denning (dates of birth and death unknown) was recorded, and on November 20th, "Back o' town blues" by the Original Memphis Five was confirmed, indicating that they were continuously producing both vocal and dance music throughout the month.

Jennette

At Gennett Records, a subsidiary of Starr Piano Co., the releases 6673 "Azurini," 6676 "Laura, part 1," and 6677 "Laura, part 2" on November 16th can be confirmed. Of the November documents currently available, this mid-November session is the clearest indication of the company's concrete activity. It is certain that they were working on new master recordings at least by mid-November.

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