Alberta Brown - The Syncopated Times

Little is known about the life of Alberta Brown, but she made this excellent Blues record in 1928. She is backed up by members of the Halfway House Orchestra on this session.

Title	Recording Date	Recording Location	Company
How Long?	4-25-1928	New Orleans, Louisiana	Okeh 14321-D
Lonely Blues	4-25-1928	New Orleans, Louisiana	Okeh 14321-D

Artist	Instrument
Sidney Arodin	Clarinet
Abbie Brunnies	Cornet
Chink Martin	Tuba
Red Long	Piano

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