Coon-Sanders Nighthawks

Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra was the first Kansas City jazz band to achieve national recognition, which it acquired through national radio broadcasts. It was founded in 1918, as the Coon-Sanders Novelty Orchestra, by drummer Carleton Coon and pianist Joe Sanders.

Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1919, Died Ceased 1932

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 99 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-34062 10-in. 12/21/1925 Flamin' Mamie Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-34063 10-in. 12/21/1925 Sittin' around Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-34064 10-in. 12/21/1925 Moon Deer Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-35030 10-in. 3/9/1926 Here comes the hot tamale man Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-35031 10-in. 3/9/1926 Everything's gonna be all right Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-35032 10-in. 3/9/1926 I'd rather be alone Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-35034 10-in. 3/9/1926 Deep Henderson Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-37214 10-in. 12/8/1926 High fever Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-37215 10-in. 12/8/1926 My baby knows how Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-37216 10-in. 12/8/1926 Brainstorm Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-37259 10-in. 12/17/1926 I need lovin' Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-39064 10-in. 6/25/1927 I ain't got nobody Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-39065 10-in. 6/25/1927 Roodles Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-41369 10-in. 12/13/1927 Louder and funnier Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-41370 10-in. 12/13/1927 Sluefoot Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-41371 10-in. 12/13/1927 Wabash blues Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-41372 10-in. 12/13/1927 Mine, all mine Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-41373 10-in. 12/14/1927 The wail Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-41374 10-in. 12/14/1927 Hallucinations Coon-Sanders Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Victor BVE-41375 10-in. 12/14/1927 Stay out of the South (If you want to miss heaven on Earth) Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet Musical group  
Victor BVE-41376 10-in. 12/14/1927 Is she my girl-friend? Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-42373 10-in. 5/29/1928 Indian cradle song Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-42374 10-in. 5/29/1928 Ready for the river Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-42375 10-in. 5/29/1928 Oh! You have no idea Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-46003 10-in. 6/27/1928 Too busy! Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
(Results 26-50 of 99 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Coon-Sanders Nighthawks," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.

Coon-Sanders Nighthawks. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.

"Coon-Sanders Nighthawks." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637

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