Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

New Orleans Rhythm Kings

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. New Orleans Rhythm Kings Marker

Inscription. The New Orleans Rhythm Kings made their recording debut at Gennett's Richmond studio in 1922. Their work influenced famous jazz musicians such as Bix Beiderbecke, Benny Goodman, and Jimmy McPartland.

Dedicated to Florence Dingley Gennett (wife of Harry Gennett, Jr.) by daughters Stephanie Gennett Beach and Linda Gennett Irmscher

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 39° 49.491′ N, 84° 54.024′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gene Autry (here, next to this marker); Fletcher Henderson (here, next to this marker); Fats Waller (a few steps from this marker); Ernest & Hattie Frost Stoneman (a few steps from this marker); Bix Beiderbecke (a few steps from this marker); Charley Patton (a few steps from this marker); Red Nichols (within shouting distance of this marker); Jelly Roll Morton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Also see . . . New Orleans Rhythm Kings. Wikipedia entry on the group, which disbanded not long after the Gennett recording sessions. (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. New Orleans Rhythm Kings Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. New Orleans Rhythm Kings Marker

The New Orleans Rhythm Kings image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Wikipedia (Public Domain), circa 1922

4. The New Orleans Rhythm Kings

Band member from left to right: Leon Roppolo, Jack Pettis, Elmer Schoebel, Arnold Loyacano, Paul Mares, Frank Snyder and George Brunies.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.