Gennett Records Cradle of Contradiction

Описание: In the 1920s, the future of American music wasn't being written in a high-tech facility in New York, but in a "ragtag" shed next to a railroad track in Richmond, Indiana. Join us as we explore the incredible history of Gennett Records, the independent label that broke industry monopolies and gave the world its first taste of recorded jazz legends.
In this video:
• The Piano Origins: Discover how the Starr Piano Company, founded in 1872, pivoted from manufacturing pianos to pressing shellac records to meet the changing tastes of the 20th century.
• The Lawsuit That Changed Everything: Learn about the landmark 1922 court victory against the Victor Talking Machine Company that broke the patent monopoly on "lateral" recording, paving the way for the independent music industry.
• The "Cradle of Jazz": See the primitive studio conditions—where walls were stuffed with straw to dampen the noise of passing trains—that hosted the first recordings of Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, and Bix Beiderbecke.
• A Voice for the Vernacular: Unlike major labels, Gennett opened its doors to diverse genres, recording early "race records" (blues and gospel) and "hillbilly" music, including artists like Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Gene Autry.
• The Legacy: From the Great Depression's impact on the Starr Piano Company to the modern-day "Walk of Fame" in Richmond, Indiana, we trace the rise and fall of the label that documented the soundtrack of the Jazz Age.
Featured Artists:
• Louis Armstrong & King Oliver
• Bix Beiderbecke & The Wolverines
• Hoagy Carmichael
• Jelly Roll Morton
• Uncle Dave Macon & Gene Autry

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