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 76-99 of 99 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-57430 10-in. 11/18/1929 Moanin' for you Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-57497 10-in. 11/29/1929 Music in the moonlight Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-57498 10-in. 11/29/1929 Ain't you, baby? Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra ; Carleton A. Coon Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BVE-57499 10-in. 11/29/1929 We love us Joe Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-71928 10-in. 3/9/1932 Lo and behold Coon-Sanders Orchestra ; J. L. Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-71929 10-in. 3/9/1932 Let that be a lesson to you Coon-Sanders Orchestra ; J. L. Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-71930 10-in. 3/9/1932 What a life! (Trying to live without you) Coon-Sanders Orchestra ; J. L. Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-71931 10-in. 3/9/1932 Sing a new song Coon-Sanders Orchestra ; J. L. Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72000 10-in. 3/24/1932 'Round my heart Coon-Sanders Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72201 10-in. 3/24/1932 Keepin' out of mischief now Coon-Sanders Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72202 10-in. 3/24/1932 I know you're lying, but I love it Coon-Sanders Orchestra ; J. L. Sanders Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72203 10-in. 3/24/1932 I want to go home J. L. Sanders ; Coon-Sanders Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72204 10-in. 3/24/1932 Give her a kiss for me Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
Victor BSHQ-72205 10-in. 3/24/1932 On revival day Coon-Sanders Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet and vocal ensemble Musical group  
Columbia 79697 10-in. 4/1/1921 Some little bird Coon-Sanders Novelty Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Columbia 79698 10-in. 4/1/1921 Hindu dream man Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Columbia 79699 10-in. 4/1/1921 Learning Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Columbia 79760 10-in. 3/30/1921 Treasure Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3020 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 1 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3021 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 2 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3022 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 3 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3023 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 4 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3024 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 5 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band Musical group  
Brunswick XC3025 12-in. 2/28/1929 Maytag frolic, pt. 6 Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo Musical group  
(Results 76-99 of 99 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Coon-Sanders Nighthawks," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.

Coon-Sanders Nighthawks. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/309637.

"Coon-Sanders Nighthawks." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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

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