J. S. Zamecnik
John Stepan Zamecnik (May 14, 1872 in Cleveland, Ohio – June 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) was an American composer and conductor. He is best known for the "photoplay music" he composed for use during silent films by pianists, organists, and orchestras. Zamecnik used many pseudonyms, including Dorothy Lee, Lionel Baxter, R.L. (Robert) Creighton, Arturo de Castro, "Josh and Ted", J. (Jane) Hathaway, Kathryn Hawthorne, Roberta Hudson, Ioane Kawelo, J. Edgar Lowell, Jules Reynard, F. (Frederick) Van Norman, Hal Vinton and Grant Wellesley. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 14, 1872 (Cleveland), Died June 13, 1953 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1938
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, arranger
Notes: Pseudonyms include Jane Hathaway, Ioane Kawelo, Dorothy Lee, J. Edgar Lowell, and Jules Reynard.
See Also: Zamecnik, J. S.
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 185 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 4930 | 10-in. | 8/18/1916 | Ole Virginny | Jaudas' Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 5168 | 10-in. | 11/22/1916 | One fleeting hour | Gladys Rice | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 5297 | 10-in. | 1/17/1917 | Aloha sunset land | Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra | Jazz/dance band (Hawaiian) | composer | |
| Edison | 5479 | 10-in. | 3/29/1917 | Aloha sunset land | Homestead Trio | Female vocal trio, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 5641 | 10-in. | 6/26/1917 | For the freedom of the world | Jaudas' Society Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 5762 | 10-in. | 9/4/1917 | Spirit of America | New York Military Band | Band | composer | |
| Edison | 5895 | 10-in. | 11/22/1917 | Egyptia—Characteristic | Peerless Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | 6401 | 10-in. | between 10/7/1918 and 11/1/1918 | Jealous moon | Leola Lucey | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 6428 | 10-in. | between 10/23/1918 and 10/28/1918 | Simplicity : Intermezzo | Sibyl Sanderson Fagan | Whistling solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 6761 | 10-in. | 5/2/1919 | The wooing hour | Peerless Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | 6785 | 10-in. | 5/13/1919 | My Cairo love | Green Brothers' Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 7314 | 10-in. | 4/23/1920 | Amorita | Lenzberg's Riverside Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 7317 | 10-in. | 4/23/1920 | One sweet day | Elvira Leveroni | Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7412 | 10-in. | 6/19/1920 | Scented violets | Peerless Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Edison | 7482 | 10-in. | 8/6/1920 | Sweet Luana | Elizabeth Lennox ; Gladys Rice | Female vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7547 | 10-in. | 9/27/1920 | Son-o'-mine | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7578 | 10-in. | 10/13/1920 | Biddy | New York Military Band | Band | composer | |
| Edison | 7665 | 10-in. | 12/3/1920 | I love you more | Allen McQuhae | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 7828 | 10-in. | 3/4/1921 | Just wanting you | Orlando's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 8220 | 10-in. | 9/20/1921 | Somewhere in Naples | Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 8434 | 10-in. | 4/27/1922 | Only a smile | Lewis James | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 8440 | 10-in. | 5/4/1922 | Romany love | Broadway Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 9819 | 10-in. | 10/29/1924 | Love came calling | Olive Marshall | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 10296 | 10-in. | 4/3/1925 | Indian dawn | Anna Case | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 10767 | 10-in. | 1/14/1926 | Neapolitan nights | Herbert Soman Salon Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Zamecnik, J. S.," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111047.
Zamecnik, J. S.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111047.
"Zamecnik, J. S.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Zamecnik, J. S. (John S.), 1872-1953 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98076914
Wikidata: John Stepan Zamecnik - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2270307
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MusicBrainz: John Stepan Zamecnik - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/dad4fb6d-bdbd-4053-8761-3aa6a5fd21f0
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