Origin Jazz Library

Coming in 2008

Western Swing Chronicles, Vol. 5: Bob Dunn: Master of the Steel Guitar. One of the most important figures in western swing history, Bob Dunn was the first country musician to use an amplified instrument on a phonograph record. He performed with Milton Brown's Musical Brownies from 1934 until 1936 but then left to begin a nomadic career with a variety of Southwest string bands. This 2-CD set will feature rare recordings featuring Dunn and also include, for the first time, unpublished family photographs.

Testimonial for "Bix Restored"
The Bix CD box sets are FANTASTIC and should be included in all schools' music programmes, following which the world would be a better place, as people would then be more tolerant and nicer. It is absolutely essential music and a great credit to yourself. I cannot praise the set too highly and when I get 'round to writing my book on essential jazz and swing records (we all have one in us), without doubt the set will be included in the top 5 of all time. So from the UK, I wish you well. David Edmondson


Coming in 2008
Western Swing Chronicles, Vol. 5: Bob Dunn: Master of the Steel Guitar. One of the most important figures in western swing history, Bob Dunn was the first country musician to use an amplified instrument on a phonograph record. He performed with Milton Brown's Musical Brownies from 1934 until 1936 but then left to begin a nomadic career with a variety of Southwest string bands. This 2-CD set will feature rare recordings featuring Dunn and also include, for the first time, unpublished family photographs.