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 (Results 451-475 of 591 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	[Zo cat 889]	9-in.	1901-early 1902	Whoa, Bill	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 890]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Raggy raglans	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1062]	9-in.	Before May 1902	The mosquito parade	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1063]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Yankee Doodle (With variations)	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1160]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Up-to-date medley	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1161]	9-in.	Before May 1902	California dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1162]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Harmony Mose	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1163]	9-in.	Before May 1902	Josephine, my Joe	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	1472	9-in.	Before June 1903	Harmony Mose	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1884]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Donkey laugh	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1885]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Blaze away	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1886]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Creole belles	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1887]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Whoa, Bill	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1888]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Raggy raglans	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2047]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Marriage bells	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2048]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Yankee Doodle (With variations)	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2125]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Up-to-date medley	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2126]	7-in.	Before May 1902	California dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2127]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Harmony Mose	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat 2128]	7-in.	Before May 1902	Josephine, my Joe	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat P 5231]	7-in.	Before June 1903	Blaze away	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 5231]	9-in.	Before June 1903	Blaze away	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat P 5232]	7-in.	Before June 1903	California dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Ox cat 5232]	7-in.	ca. 1904-1905	California dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 5232]	9-in.	Before June 1903	California dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo

(Results 451-475 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.