Louis Armstrong, The Ink Spots, George Shearing Quintet - Vintage Jazz, Swing & Ragtime - 78 RPM shellac record - 1934

A vibrant and musically varied collection of 16 original 78rpm jazz, swing, and dance-orchestra records spanning the 1930s to the 1950s. This set brings together influential American and British artists whose recordings shaped the evolution of popular jazz — from early swing and hot-dance classics to tightly arranged post-war small-group performances. Showcasing major names such as Louis Armstrong, The Ink Spots, Harry James, George Shearing, Eric Delaney, Frankie Froeba, Dick Hyman, Joe “Fingers” Carr, and novelty favourites like the Washboard Novelty Quartette, the collection offers both historical importance and strong listening appeal.

All discs are in clean and well-preserved condition for their age, with bright labels and smooth playing surfaces, suitable both for collectors and for playback on a correctly aligned 78rpm setup.

Top 3 Highlights
Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra – I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues / Mahogany Hall Stomp (1934)
An essential pre-swing Armstrong recording featuring powerful trumpet solos and classic hot-dance arrangements — a cornerstone for any jazz 78rpm collection.
The Ink Spots – Whispering Grass / Maybe (1940)
Two early-era Ink Spots ballads showcasing the group’s iconic spoken bass leads and smooth vocal blend, highly sought after by collectors of pre-war vocal harmony.
George Shearing Quintet – I’ll Remember April / Jumping with Symphony Sid (1950s)
Prime Shearing — tight, modern, and elegant. A superb example of post-war British-American jazz crossover with Shearing’s signature block-chord piano style.

Full List of Records
Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra – I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues / Mahogany Hall Stomp – HMV B.6368 – UK – 1934
New Orleans Wanderers – Gastemouth / Perdido Street Blues – Columbia D.B.2860 – UK – 1936
The Ink Spots – Whispering Grass / Maybe – Brunswick 03075 – UK – 1940
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra – Beyond the Blue Horizon / Is It Taboo? – HMV B.9320 – UK – 1943
George Shearing Quintet – I’ll Remember April / Jumping with Symphony Sid – MGM 293 – UK – 1950s
George Shearing Quintet – Strolling / Changing with the Times – MGM 365 – UK – 1950s
Harry James and His Orchestra – A Little Bit of Heaven / Little Star – Parlophone R.2958 – UK – 1941
Frankie Froeba and His Boys – I’m Sorry I Made You Cry / At Sundown – Brunswick 01823 – UK – 1938
Eric Delaney and His Band – Sweet Georgia Brown / Truckin’ – Mercury MB.3168 – UK – 1950s
Washboard Novelty Quartette – Oh! Monah / Tiger Rag – Rex 8053 – UK – 1930s
Joe “Fingers” Carr – Ivory Rag / Sam’s Song – Capitol CL.13339 – UK – 1950s
Harry Roy and His Orchestra – That Mysterious Rag / Leicester Square Rag – Decca F.9145 – UK – 1930s
The Duchess with The Brasshats – Russian Rag / Jim Jams – Decca F.10140 – UK – 1930s
Johnny Denis & His Novelty Swingtet – Dream / Chewing a Piece of Straw – Decca F.8566 – UK – 1940s
Bob Causer & His Cornellians – What Have We Got to Lose? / Dan Roberts & His Hometowners – Rock-a-Bye Moon – Imperial 2860 – UK – 1930s
Dick Hyman Trio – Baubles, Bangles and Beads / Theme from “The Threepenny Opera” – MGM 55-S-903 / 55-S-904 – UK – 1950s