Object Details
recording artist
Jimmy Dorsey and his Original "Dorseyland" Jazz Band
manufacturer
Columbia
Description
Jimmy Dorsey and his Original "Dorseyland" Jazz Band. side 1: Jazz Me Blues; side 2: Panama (Columbia 38654), from the album, Dixie By Dorsey (Columbia C-196).
78 rpm.
Jim (James) Flora (1914-1998) created the cover art for this album. Flora was a successful commercial illustrator during the 1940s-1970s as well as an author and illustrator for children’s books. He was best known for his unique and quirky album cover art for RCA Victor and Columbia during the 1940s and 1950s. Flora created numerous paintings, drawings, etchings, and sketches throughout his prolific career.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
recording date
1949
ID Number
1978.0670.525
maker number
38654
C-196
accession number
1978.0670
catalog number
1978.0670.525
Object Name
sound recording
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
place made
United States
Related Publication
Abrams, Steven. 78 rpm Discographical Project
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_676182