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 526-550 of 591 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Leeds & Catlin	8264	10-in.	1906	Creole belles	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8266	10-in.	1906	The little old log cabin in the lane	Vess L. Ossman ; Len Spencer	Male vocal solo, with banjo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8974	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	The smiler	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8975	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	Dixie medley	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8976	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	Bill Simmons medley	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8977	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	Popularity	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8978	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	Petite Tonkinoise	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	8982	10-in.	approximately summer 1907	Old black Joe and Swanee River	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	9237	10-in.	late 1906 or Jan. 1907	Much obliged to you	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	9238	10-in.	late 1907-early 1908	Arabia	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo, arranger
Leeds & Catlin	9241	10-in.	late 1906 or January 1907	Sousa swing	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	7070	10-in.	Jan.-July 1906	Smokey mokes	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	7072	10-in.	Jan.-July 1906	Stars and stripes forever	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	7073	10-in.	Jan.-July 1906	Narcissus	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	7075	10-in.	Jan.-July 1906	Anona	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	7077	7-in.	between 1901 and 1905	Peaceful Henry	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	9236	10-in.	late 1907-early 1908	Cotton (A Southern breakdown)	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6000]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	The colored major	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6001]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Tell me, pretty maiden	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6002]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Smokey mokes	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6003]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	A coon band contest	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6004]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	The mosquitos' parade	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6005]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Mazurka	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6006]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Salome	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6007]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Peace forever	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo

(Results 526-550 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed November 14, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 November 2024.