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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.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1868 (Hudson), Died December 7, 1923 (Fairmont)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1896 - 1920

Roles Represented in DAHR: banjo, composer, arranger

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Recordings (Results 301-325 of 591 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-16910 10-in. 12/16/1915 Good scout Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor B-16911 10-in. 12/16/1915 Universal fox trot Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor B-17425 10-in. 4/3/1916 Keep off the grass Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor B-24291 10-in. 9/22/1920 A bunch of rags Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with piano composer  
Columbia 254 10-in. ca. 1901 The mosquito parade Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 254 7-in. ca. 1901 The mosquito parade Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 255 10-in. ca. 1901 Tell me, pretty maiden Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 255 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Tell me, pretty maiden Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 288 10-in. ca. 1901 Berkeley march Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 288 7-in. ca. 1901-Oct. 1905 Berkeley march Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 289 10-in. ca. 1901 Valse bleue Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 289 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Valse bleue Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 290 10-in. ca. 1901 Hunky dory Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 290 7-in. ca. 1901 Hunky dory Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 291 10-in. ca. 1901 San Toy : Selection Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 291 7-in. ca. 1901-Oct. 1905 San toy : Selection Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 292 10-in. ca. 1901 Coon songs Ruby Brooks ; Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 292 7-in. ca. 1901 Coon songs Ruby Brooks ; Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 293 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Senegambian Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 293 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Senegambian Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 294 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Salome : Intermezzo Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 294 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Salome : Intermezzo Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 295 10-in. ca. 1901 Honor bright Artists vary Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 295 7-in. ca. 1901 Honor bright Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 460 10-in. ca. 1901 The colored major Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
(Results 301-325 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647

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