Ella Fitzgerald, Jelly-Roll Morton’s New Orleans Jazzmen, Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group - 15 x Jazz, Swing, Big Band & Skiffle Records (1920s–1950s) - 78 RPM shellac record - 1920

A curated and musically rich collection of 15 original 78rpm records, covering key developments in jazz and related styles across three decades. This lot brings together early hot-dance jazz, swing-era big bands, British dance orchestras, and the influential 1950s skiffle revival. Artists include Ella Fitzgerald, Jelly-Roll Morton, Lonnie Donegan, Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Red Nichols, Joe Venuti, Winifred Atwell, and others — making this a varied and rewarding addition for jazz and swing collectors.

Top 3 Highlights
Ella Fitzgerald — Lullaby of Birdland (Brunswick)
The standout disc of the collection. A superb early recording by the “First Lady of Song”, accompanied by Sy Oliver’s orchestra. Highly collectible, musically essential, and one of the strongest vocal-jazz 78s of the period.
Jelly-Roll Morton’s New Orleans Jazzmen — West End Blues (HMV)
A cornerstone title in early jazz history. Morton’s interpretation of West End Blues is foundational to the New Orleans style and remains a major collectible in its UK HMV pressing.
Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group — Rock Island Line / John Henry (Decca)
A landmark skiffle release that helped ignite the British folk and pop explosion of the mid-1950s. An essential recording for fans of acoustic jazz-influenced popular music.

The collection spans labels including HMV, Decca, Parlophone, Columbia, Brunswick, and Regal Zonophone, offering a broad view of jazz-related music issued in the UK from the 1920s through the 1950s. From small-group hot jazz to polished big-band arrangements and lively novelty quicksteps, the lot provides both historical depth and strong listening appeal.

All records show normal signs of age associated with shellac 78rpm discs. Labels are generally clean and legible; sleeves are a mixture of originals and replacements. A strong and varied group for collectors of early jazz, swing, and mid-century British skiffle.

Full List of 15 Records
Ella Fitzgerald – Lullaby of Birdland / Later – Brunswick 05392 – UK – c.1950s
Harry Roy’s Tiger-Ragamuffins – Sweet Sue, Just You / Heebie Jeebies / I Wonder Where My Baby Is To-Night // Rockin’ Chair / Georgia on My Mind / Lazy Day – Parlophone R.1921 – UK – c.1930s
Harry Roy and His Band – The Cookhouse Serenade / The Sleep Song – Regal Zonophone MR 3662 – UK – c.1930s
Jelly-Roll Morton’s New Orleans Jazzmen – West End Blues / Climax Rag – HMV B.9219 – UK – c.1930s
Winifred Atwell – Cross Hands Boogie / The Black and White Rag – Decca F.9790 – UK – c.1950s
Joe Venuti’s Blue Four – Dinah / Alexander’s Ragtime Band – Parlophone R.982 – UK – c.1930s
The Benson Orchestra of Chicago – Oh, You Little Sun-uv-er-gun / Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra – Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake – HMV B.1729 – UK – c.1920s
The Squadronaires – It’s Been a Long, Long Time / I Begged Her – Decca F.8601 – UK – c.1940s
Jay Whidden & His New Midnight Follies Band – The More We Are Together / Let’s All Go to Mary’s House – Columbia 4130 – UK – c.1920s
Red Nichols and His Five Pennies – Peg o’ My Heart / China Boy – Brunswick 1019 – UK – c.1930s
The Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group – John Henry / Rock Island Line – Decca F-J.10647 – UK – 1950s
Lionel Hampton and Orchestra – 12th Street Rag / Ain’t Cha Comin’ Home – HMV B.9088 – UK – 1940s
Harry James and His Orchestra – When You’re a Long, Long Way from Home / Strictly Instrumental – Parlophone R.2888 – UK – 1940s
Ted Heath and His Music – Barber Shop Jump / Look for the Silver Lining – Decca F.10590 – UK – 1950s
Joe Daniels & His Hot Shots in “Drumnasticks” – Clarinet Marmalade / King for a Day – Parlophone F.2084 – UK – 1930s