This 1926 Victor USA shellac record from the jazz genre features Jelly - Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers. The record plays at 78 RPM and has a 10 - inch size, with a Camden pressing. It has a small chip on the edge and a light crack. The label is Victor (catalog number 20221), and it was released on Nov 5, 1926, in the US. The A - side, 'Black Bottom Stomp' (also known as 'Danza De Los Negros Ogeechees'), was written by Jelly - Roll Morton. The B - side, 'The Chant' (or 'El Canto'), was written by Mel Stitzel. The record features uncredited musicians including Johnny St. Cyr on banjo, Omer Simeon on clarinet, George Mitchell (3) on cornet, John Lindsay on double bass, Andrew Hilaire on drums, Jelly Roll Morton on piano and as director, and Kid Ory on trombone. A Camden pressing can be identified by the absence of a small 'o' above Nipper. Both sides were recorded on September 15, 1926, in Chicago, IL, at the Webster Hotel. Matrix/Runout for Side A is L 20221A 2 and for Side B is L 20221B 3.
To use this 1926 jazz record, first make sure your record player is set to 78 RPM. Gently place the record on the turntable, centering it properly. Lower the needle onto the start of the groove on the side you want to play. Enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of Jelly - Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers. When handling the record, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After use, store the record in a protective sleeve to prevent further damage. Since this record has a small chip on the edge and a light crack, be extra careful not to exacerbate the damage. Clean the record regularly with a soft, anti - static brush to keep the sound quality at its best.
