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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 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 Audio
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 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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