Vess L. Ossman

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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 426-450 of 591 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	1408	9-in.	ca. Dec. 1903	Yankee Doodle (With variations)	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1410	9-in.	ca. Dec. 1903	Mosquito parade	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1413	7-in.	ca. Dec. 1903	A coon band contest	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1414	9-in.	ca. Dec. 1903	A coon band contest	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1470	9-in.	ca. Jan. 1904	Whoa, Bill	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1475	7-in.	ca. Jan. 1904	Pearl of the harem	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1479	7-in.	ca. Jan. 1904	Josephine, my Joe	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	3784	10-in.	Before Dec. 1904	Hoosier frolics	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	4047	10-in.	Before Feb. 1905	A bit o' blarney	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	4733	10-in.	Before Aug. 1905	Razzle dazzle	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	4735	10-in.	Before June 1905	Yankee land	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	4736	10-in.	ca. 1906	A bit o' blarney	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	5588	10-in.	ca. late 1905-1906	Yankee girl	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra, fife, and drums	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	5588	10-in.	4/12/1905	Yankee girl	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	5593	10-in.	Before Feb. 1906	A Virginia farmer	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	6356	10-in.	Before July 1906	Maus und Uhrl	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	6863	10-in.	Before June 1907	Donnybrook Fair	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	6865	10-in.	Before Nov. 1906	Bay State quickstep	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	6866	10-in.	Before July 1908	Sunflower dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	6869	10-in.	Before Sept. 1909	Just noise	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 585]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1906	Bay State quickstep	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 637]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1907	Popularity	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 886]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Donkey laugh	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 887]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Blaze away	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 888]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Creole belles	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo

(Results 426-450 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed November 13, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 November 2024.