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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 126-150 of 591 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1292 7-in. 2/27/1902 The donkey's laugh Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1292 10-in. 2/27/1902 The donkey's laugh Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1293 7-in. 2/27/1902 Overture—Finale Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1293 10-in. 2/27/1902 Overture—Finale Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1358 7-in. 10/7/1902 A medley of old-timers Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, arranger  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1358 10-in. 4/11/1902 A medley of old timers Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, arranger  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1659 7-in. 10/8/1902 The pearl of the harem Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1659 10-in. 10/8/1902 The pearl of the harem Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1660 7-in. 10/8/1902 Harmony Mose Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1660 10-in. 10/8/1902 Harmony Mose Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1661 7-in. 10/8/1902 On Emancipation Day Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1661 10-in. 10/8/1902 On Emancipation Day Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1662 7-in. 10/8/1902 In a cozy corner Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1662 10-in. 10/8/1902 In a cozy corner Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1663 7-in. 10/8/1902 Just like that Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1663 10-in. 10/8/1902 Just like that Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, composer  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1664 7-in. 10/8/1902 Old Plunk's new coon medley Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, arranger  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1664 10-in. 10/8/1902 Old Plunk's new coon medley Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo, arranger  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1665 7-in. 10/8/1902 Whoa Bill Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1665 10-in. 10/8/1902 Whoa Bill Vess L. Ossman Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1710 7-in. 10/25/1902 On Emancipation Day Vess L. Ossman ; Len Spencer Male vocal solo, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1710 10-in. 10/25/1902 On Emancipation Day Vess L. Ossman ; Len Spencer Male vocal solo, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1711 7-in. 10/25/1902 My girl from Dixie Vess L. Ossman ; Len Spencer Male vocal solo, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix B-]1711 10-in. 10/25/1902 My girl from Dixie Vess L. Ossman ; Len Spencer Male vocal solo, with banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Victor [Pre-matrix A-]1821 7-in. 12/3/1902 The colored major Bill Farmer ; Vess L. Ossman Banjo duet, with piano instrumentalist, banjo  
(Results 126-150 of 591 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ossman, Vess L.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

Ossman, Vess L.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110647.

"Ossman, Vess L.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

Wikipedia: Vess L. Ossman

Discogs: Vess L. Ossman

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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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