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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 476-500 of 591 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5233] 7-in. Before June 1903 The colored major Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5233] 9-in. Before June 1903 The colored major Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5234] 7-in. Before June 1903 A coon band contest Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5234] 9-in. Before June 1903 A coon band contest Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5235] 7-in. Before June 1903 Donkey laugh Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5235] 9-in. Before June 1903 Donkey laugh Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5236] 7-in. Before June 1903 Harmony Mose Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5237] 7-in. Before June 1903 Hot corn jubilee Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5237] 9-in. Before June 1903 Hot corn jubilee Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5238] 7-in. Before June 1903 Marriage bells Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5238] 9-in. Before June 1903 Marriage bells Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5239] 9-in. Before June 1903 Josephine, my Joe Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5240] 7-in. Before June 1903 Mosquito parade Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5240] 9-in. Before June 1903 Mosquito parade Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5241] 7-in. Before June 1903 Pearl of the harem Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5242] 7-in. Before June 1903 Raggy raglans Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5242] 9-in. Before June 1903 Raggy raglans Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5243] 7-in. Before June 1903 Tell me, pretty maiden Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5243] 9-in. Before June 1903 Tell me, pretty maiden Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5244] 7-in. Before June 1903 Whoa, Bill Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5244] 9-in. Before June 1903 Whoa, Bill Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat P 5245] 7-in. Before June 1903 Yankee Doodle (With variations) Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 5245] 9-in. Before June 1903 Yankee Doodle (With variations) Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 6042] 9-in. Before Dec. 1904 Keep off the grass Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Zonophone [Zo cat C 6059] 9-in. Before 1905 Africana Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
(Results 476-500 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed May 8, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647

External Sources

Wikipedia: Vess L. Ossman

Discogs: Vess L. Ossman

Allmusic: Vess L. Ossman

Grove: Vess L. Ossman

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Ossman, Vess L. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98004846

Wikidata: Vess L. Ossman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6030409

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29143078

MusicBrainz: Vess L. Ossman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1b223dcc-04ca-4c74-948b-813f92468cc3

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