Meet the recording
An instrumental medley recorded 19 October 1916 with music attributed to W. C. Handy. The Library of Congress catalog identifies the Victor Military Band and conductor Edward T. King. Compare the instrumental arrangement with vocal blues performances without assuming identical practices.
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Listening access: Historical recording · Library of Congress
Source access, licensing and verification details
Library of Congress National Jukebox item; original 1916 audio available at source; regional playback not independently tested