Recordings in the Gennett catalog
ranged from sound effects and famous
speeches by American statesmen, to
novelties like the National Marimba
Orchestra and blues, to pop and
gospel artists Thomas A. Dorsey,
Charley Patton and Gene Autrey who
helped shape American popular music.
Early panoramic view of Starr
Gennett Piano Factory. Photo
Courtesy Starr Gennett
Foundation
Exterior Starr Recording
building, 1940s. Photo Courtesy
Duncan Scheidt Collection
Henry Gennett Family Portrait.
Photo Courtesy Duncan Scheidt
Collection
Gennett Recording Laboratories
Truck. Photo Courtesy Starr
Gennett Foundation
Joe 'King' Oliver first recorded
at Gennett with his Creole Jazz
Band in 1923. Photo Courtesy
Duncan Scheidt Collection
Lil Hardin joined Oliver's band
in Chicago in 1921. Photo
Courtesy Duncan Scheidt
Collection