One of my favorite versions of "Virginia Blues" - and ironically recorded within a week of the Ladd's Black Aces session with Cliff Edwards. The difference is that here, we lose Cliff Edwards' eefin' vocalizations for the alto sax of Loren McMurray. This trade is more than fair and results in a very interesting comparison between these versions produced on the same week by largely the same band.

It should be noted that this Emerson copy is probably in a bit better shape than the Ladd's Black Aces' Gennett record and that factor should be taken into consideration.

Recorded in New York City on February 15, 1922.
Released as Emerson 10521 and Regal 9200.

Credits:
Phil Napoleon - trumpet
Miff Mole - trombone
Jimmy Lytell - clarinet
Loren McMurray - alto sax
Frank Signorelli - piano
Jack Roth - drums

If you're interested in comparing these recordings - here are links to the other transfers from my collection:

1. "Virginia Blues" - Superior Jazz Band
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2. "Virginia Blues" - Ladd's Black Aces (featuring Cliff Edwards aka "Ukulele Ike")
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3. "Virginia Blues" - The Benson Orchestra of Chicago
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4. "Virginia Blues" - Lanin's Southern Serenaders
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