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A rare and early ragtime piece full of snappy bits, Mr. Thomas Cat, composed by the obscure Milt H. Hall.
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Enjoy this month's rare brown wax cylinder produced by the Leeds & Catlin Company of New York City of an early ragtime "march two-step" selection (as many early rags were categorized) composed in 1899 by Milt Hall and featuring the sliding trombone.
During this time, Leeds & Catlin (the successor to the Metropolitan Phonograph Company of New York) recorded their records at a relatively fast
180-rpm in an effort to increase the loudness and fidelity of their
Not much is known about Milt Hall except that he appears to be a pioneer
composer of published ragtime
An interesting article by David Lewis looks into the elusive Mr. Hall.
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Interested in hearing other wax cylinder recordings featuring bands local to or associated with New York?
| Key | Title | Category | Performed by | Circa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2013 | Belle of New York March | Band | Empire State Concert Band | 1896-1897 |
| 06/1998 | Five Minutes With the Minstrels | Band | Voss's First Regiment Band | 1891 |
| 12/2002 | Hallelujah Chorus | Band | Battery Band of New York | 1894 |
| 01/2006 | The Melon Patch Schottisch | Band | 23rd Regiment Band of New York | 1894-1896 |
| 01/2007 | Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser | Band | Gilmore's Band | 1901 |
| 10/2000 | Our Victorious Nation March | Band | New York Military Band | 1909 |
| 07/2009 | Stars and Stripes Forever March | Band | 71st Regiment Band | 1897-1898 |
| 04/2012 | Wild Cherry | Band | New York Military Band | 1909 |
To hear other examples of wax cylinders, see the
