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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 99 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-46004 | 10-in. | 6/27/1928 | Blazin' | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-46020 | 10-in. | 6/29/1928 | Down where the sun goes down | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48609 | 10-in. | 11/20/1928 | My suppressed desire | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48610 | 10-in. | 11/20/1928 | What a girl! What a night! | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48625 | 10-in. | 11/27/1928 | Smiling skies | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48626 | 10-in. | 11/27/1928 | Here comes my ball and chain | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48627 | 10-in. | 11/27/1928 | Who wouldn't be jealous of you? | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48656 | 10-in. | 12/3/1928 | That's how I feel about you | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48657 | 10-in. | 12/3/1928 | Little Orphan Annie | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48725 | 10-in. | 12/12/1928 | Rhythm king | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48726 | 10-in. | 12/12/1928 | Bless you! Sister | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48879 | 10-in. | 2/12/1929 | Mississippi here I am | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and humming | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-48880 | 10-in. | 2/12/1929 | Tennessee lady | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-50519 | 10-in. | 2/23/1929 | Kansas City Kitty | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-55492 | 10-in. | 7/24/1929 | And especially you! | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-55493 | 10-in. | 7/24/1929 | Because you said I love you | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-55494 | 10-in. | 7/24/1929 | True blue Lou | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-55509 | 10-in. | 7/26/1929 | The flippity flop | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-55510 | 10-in. | 7/26/1929 | Got a great big date with a little bitta girl | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57232 | 10-in. | 12/6/1929 | Sweepin' the clouds away | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon ; Joe Sanders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57233 | 10-in. | 12/6/1929 | Alone in the rain | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57234 | 10-in. | 12/6/1929 | After you've gone | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon ; Joe Sanders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57254 | 10-in. | 12/12/1929 | The Darktown Strutters' Ball | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57255 | 10-in. | 12/12/1929 | Take me | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-57429 | 10-in. | 11/18/1929 | Harlem madness | Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Coon-Sanders Nighthawks," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.
Coon-Sanders Nighthawks. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.
"Coon-Sanders Nighthawks." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Coon–Sanders’ Original Nighthawk Orchestra
Discogs: Coon-Sanders Nighthawks
Allmusic: Coon-Sanders Nighthawks
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LCNAR: Coon-Sanders Nighthawks (Musical group) - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n98003263
Wikidata: Coon–Sanders’ Original Nighthawk Orchestra - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q264944
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MusicBrainz: Coon–Sanders’ Original Nighthawk Orchestra - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e22bd4e2-0f79-417e-92a6-f492dae0bcc4
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