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 551-575 of 591 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6008]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Rusty rags	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6009]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Narcissus	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6010]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Hunky dory	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6011]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Pretty queen	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6012]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	In gayest dark town	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6013]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	San Toy : Selection	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6014]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Nigger in a fit	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6015]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Jolly darkies	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6016]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Darkie's dream	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6017]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Up the street	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6018]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Hands across the sea	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6019]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	The ameer march	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6020]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Ethiopian Mardi Gras	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6021]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	A warm reception	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo, composer
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6022]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	My blushing Rosie	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6023]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	In the barracks	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6024]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Sa yo	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6025]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Zamona	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6026]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Dance California	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6027]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Yankee Doodle variations	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6028]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Sounds from Africa	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6029]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Leisure moments	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6030]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	White rats	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo, arranger
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6031]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Coon, coon, coon	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cylinder 6032]	2-minute	between 1899 and 1902	Cocoanut dance	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo	instrumentalist, banjo

(Results 551-575 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed November 23, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 November 2024.