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Hitch's Happy Harmonists (1923-25), Hoagy Charmichael & His Pals/Carmichael's Collegians (1927-28) ‧ Emil Seidel & His Orchestra (1927)

Curtis Hitch, Hoagy Carmichael

Artist: Curtis Hitch, Hoagy Carmichael
Label: Fountain Records (5)
Catalog number: FJ-109
Format: LP · Album · Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 1974
Genre: Jazz

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This compilation documents the evolution of Indiana jazz throughout the 1920s, showcasing early recordings from legends like Hoagy Carmichael alongside the regionally influential bands of Curtis Hitch and Emil Seidel. Released by Fountain Records in 1974, the collection serves as a vital historical archive for collectors of early jazz, preserving the transitional sound between ragtime and the emergence of the big band era.

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Tracklist

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Hitch's Happy Harmonists (1923-25), Hoagy Charmichael & His Pals/Carmichael's Collegians (1927-28) ‧ Emil Seidel & His Orchestra (1927) has 19 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Cruel Woman
Written-By
Curtis Hitch, Earl McDowell, Rookie Neal
A2Home Brew Blues
Written-By
Fred Rollison, Maurice May, Rookie Neal
A3Steady Steppin' Papa
Written-By
Dick Spindler, Fred Rollison
A4Baptistown Crawl
Written-By
Curtis Hitch, Maurice May, Rookie Neal
A5Ethiophian Nightmare
Written-By
Jerry Bump, Rookie Neal
A6Cataract Rag Blues
Written-By
Robert Hampton
A7Nightingale Rag Blues
Written-By
Joseph F. Lamb
A8Boneyard Shuffle
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
A9Washboard Blues
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
Written-By [Uncredited]
Fred Callahan
B1One Night In Havana
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
B2Friday Night
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
B3Star Dust
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
B4The Best Things In Life Are Free
Vocals
Cliff Williams (7)
Written-By
Buddy G. De Sylva, Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
B5Down South
Vocals
Emil Seidel And His Orchestra
Written-By
W.H. Myddleton
B6Together, We Two
Vocals
Cliff Williams (7)
Written-By
Irving Berlin
B7For My Baby
Vocals
Emil Seidel And His Orchestra
Written-By
Francis Wheeler, Irving Kahal, Ted Snyder
B8Counting The Days
Vocals
Jimmy Fisher (2)
Written-By
Walter Samuels
B9March Of The Hoodlums
Written-By
Hoagy Carmichael
B10Walkin' The Dog
Vocals
Hoagy Carmichael
Written-By
Shelton Brooks

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Fountain Records released this compilation in 1974 as part of an effort to preserve rare, early hot jazz recordings from the 1920s. The record gathers material from various Midwestern groups, including Curtis Hitch’s Happy Harmonists and early sessions led by a young Hoagy Carmichael. These tracks were originally recorded during a period when the jazz sound was rapidly evolving, moving from the rigid structures of ragtime toward the looser, more improvised 'hot' style that would soon define the decade.

The design and curation of the collection reflect the high standards of 1970s jazz archival labels, which focused on high-fidelity transfers and detailed liner notes for discerning collectors. The compilation highlights the distinct regional influence of the Indiana jazz scene, showcasing Carmichael's early development as a composer and pianist long before he became a household name. By grouping these specific orchestras together, the record offers a scholarly look at the interconnected musical circles of the mid-1920s that laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano and orchestration.

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