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

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Recordings (Results 101-103 of 103 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 101-103 of 103 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martin, Asa," accessed May 20, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/329937.

Martin, Asa. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 20, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/329937.

"Martin, Asa." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 20 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/329937

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