Asa Martin

Asa F. Martin (June 25, 1900 – August 15, 1979) was an American old-time musician, singer, and guitarist, who made many recordings during the 1920s and 1930s and was closely associated with renowned fiddle player Doc Roberts, for whom he played rhythm guitar. In turn, Roberts frequently played mandolin on Martin's recordings; Roberts' son James also sang duets with Martin under the name Doc Roberts Trio.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 25, 1900 (Winchester), Died August 15, 1979 (Kentucky)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, vocalist, harmonica, yodeling

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Recordings (Results 101-113 of 113 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Gennett	16533	10-in.	4/25/1930	Lee County rag	Roy Hobbs ; Asa Martin	Guitar and mandolin duet	instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	16534	10-in.	4/25/1930	Scottsdale stomp	Roy Hobbs ; Asa Martin	Guitar and mandolin duet	instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17439	10-in.	1/15/1931	The litle old jail house	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar and autoharp	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17440	10-in.	1/15/1931	The contented hobo	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo and yodeling, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17441	10-in.	1/15/1931	That's home sweet home to me	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo and yodeling, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, yodeling
Gennett	17442	10-in.	1/15/1931	It's funny when you feel that way	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17443	10-in.	1/16/1931	Mind your own business	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo and yodeling, with guitar	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, yodeling
Gennett	17444	10-in.	1/16/1931	A socker in the kisser	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar, autoharp, and harmonica	vocalist, instrumentalist, harmonica, guitar
Gennett	17445	10-in.	1/16/1931	My cabin home among the hills	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar and autoharp	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17446	10-in.	1/16/1931	My lost lover on the sea	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar and autoharp	vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar
Gennett	17447	10-in.	1/16/1931	Medley of old time waltzes	Ed M. Lewis ; Asa Martin	Guitar, autoharp, and harmonica	instrumentalist, harmonica, guitar
Gennett	17448	10-in.	1/16/1931	Gentle Annie	Asa Martin	Male vocal solo, with guitar, autoharp, and harmonica	vocalist, instrumentalist, harmonica, guitar
Gennett	17449	10-in.	1/16/1931	Medley of old time melodies	Ed M. Lewis ; Asa Martin	Guitar and autoharp	instrumentalist, harmonica, guitar

(Results 101-113 of 113 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martin, Asa," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/329937.

Martin, Asa. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/329937.

"Martin, Asa." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.