Vess L Ossman

About Vess L Ossman

Vess Ossman (August 21, 1868 – December 7, 1923) was a leading 5-string banjoist and popular recording artist. Sylvester Louis Ossman was born in Hudson, New York, and made his first recordings in 1893. He became one of the most recorded musicians of his day, recording marches, cakewalks, rags, and other instrumentals. He also accompanied popular singers including Arthur Collins and Len Spencer. He performed in the USA and England. Late in his career he led his own dance bands in Dayton, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Buffalo Rag

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Vess L Ossman - Buffalo Rag

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Medley Little Bit of Everything

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The Buffalo Rag

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Vess L Ossman - The Colored Major

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Vess L Ossman - Way Down South

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The Colored Major

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Way Down South

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A Bunch of Rags

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