Vess L. Ossman
Sylvester Louis "Vess" Ossman (August 21, 1868 – December 7, 1923) was a leading five-string banjoist and popular recording artist of the early 20th century. |
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 251-275 of 591 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-2594 | 10-in. | 6/2/1905 | Moonlight | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-2595 | 10-in. | 6/2/1905 | Little Johnny Jones medley | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo | instrumentalist, banjo, arranger | |
| Victor | B-2853 | 10-in. | 11/1/1905 | A gay gossoon | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-2854 | 10-in. | 11/1/1905 | My Irish Molly-O medley | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | A-2855 | 7-in. | 11/1/1905 | Peter Piper | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-2855 | 10-in. | 11/1/1905 | Peter Piper | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-2856 | 10-in. | 11/1/1905 | A Virginia farmer | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-2857 | 10-in. | 11/1/1905 | My Hindoo man | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3033 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | Dixie girl | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3034 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | Fantana | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3035 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | The mayor of Tokyo : Selections | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3036 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | Al fresco : Intermezzo | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3037 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | St. Louis tickle | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3038 | 10-in. | 1/24/1906 | Koontown kaffe klatsch | Ossman-Dudley Trio | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3049 | 10-in. | 1/26/1906 | The Buffalo rag | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with piano | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3050 | 10-in. | 1/26/1906 | St. Louis tickle | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3051 | 10-in. | 1/26/1906 | So long, Mary | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3052 | 10-in. | 1/26/1906 | Silver heels | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-3053 | 10-in. | 1/26/1906 | Cannon ball rag | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-4234 | 10-in. | 2/4/1907 | The motor march | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | B-4235 | 10-in. | 2/4/1907 | Patrol of the scouts | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | E-4236 | 8-in. | 2/4/1907 | Pretzel Pete | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | E-4237 | 8-in. | 2/4/1907 | Policy king march | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | E-4238 | 8-in. | 2/4/1907 | Panama rag | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo | |
| Victor | E-4239 | 8-in. | 2/5/1907 | Florida rag | Vess L. Ossman | Banjo solo, with orchestra | instrumentalist, banjo |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed May 11, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.
Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 11, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.
"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 11 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Ossman, Vess L. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98004846
Wikidata: Vess L. Ossman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6030409
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MusicBrainz: Vess L. Ossman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1b223dcc-04ca-4c74-948b-813f92468cc3
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