Down the Road a Piece; Celery Stalks At Midnight

Description:

side 1: Will Bradley Trio. Down the Road a Piece; side 2: Will Bradley and his Orchestra featuring Ray McKinley. Celery Stalks At Midnight (Columbia 36958), from the album, Will Bradley and his Orchestra featuring Ray McKinley, (Columbia C-123).
78 rpm. Both tracks were originally recorded in 1940 and released on Columbia 35707. The album was released in 1947.

The album art and design was created by George Howard Maas (1910-1998), an American commercial artist, graphic artist and designer, and art director. Originally from Kansas City, Maas studied at the University of Kansas at Lawrence. In 1939, he was employed as a painter in the WPA (Works Project Administration). By the early 1940s, Maas had moved to New York City where he continued his career with much success creating cover art for albums, book design and illustrations, and poster art.

Recording Date: 1940Release Date: 1947

Recording Artist: McKinley, RayWill Bradley and his OrchestraWill Bradley TrioManufacturer: Columbia

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Related Publication: Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 1

Credit Line: Gift of Robert J. Walter

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.0566.188Maker Number: C-12336958Accession Number: 1981.0566Catalog Number: 1981.0566.188

Object Name: sound recording

Physical Description: shellac (overall material)paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-cdbf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_676162

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