I this was interesting

[Wes Merchant]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/retropod/the-oldest-survivi...

[Timothy Twiss]

That was interesting. When i hear that recording, the fast arpeggios that often begin a phrase or chord are present in some arrangements in the Analytical like Camptown Race Track. Must have been a stylistic thing at that time.....and I'm glad he wrote it down

[Strumelia]

Wonderful information and truly rare recordings.

[Chris Prieto]

Sounds like Uncle Dave to me.