Night Hawk Blues

Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra · 1924 · Orchestre radiophonique de Kansas City

Context

The Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra was recorded by Victor in Kansas City on April 5, 1924 (Victor 19316). The group, founded in 1918 by Carleton Coon and Joe Sanders, became known for its late-night radio broadcasts from the Muehlebach Hotel.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Kansas City, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras. Among the origins and influences of Kansas City: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

Sources

• adp.library.ucsb.edu
• EN: Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra

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