"Black and Tan Fantasy" is a 1927 jazz composition by

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and

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. The song was recorded several times in 1927 for the

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and Brunswick record labels. The song was also featured in the 1929 short film ''

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''. The Victor recording is an inductee of the

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Recordings (1927–1942)

* April 7, 1927 E-22299 issued on Brunswick 3526, Brunswick 6682, Brunswick 80002, Melotone M-12093, Polk P-9006, Vocalion 15556 * October 6, 1927 BVE-40155-2 probably unissued * October 26, 1927 BVE-40155-4 Victor 21137, Victor 24861, Victor 68-0837 (as "Black & Tan Fantasie") * November 3, 1927 W 81776-A Columbia (LP) C3L-27 * November 3, 1927 W 81776-B OKeh 40955 * November 3, 1927 W 81776-C OKeh 8521, OK 40955 * June 12, 1930 150590-1 Clarion 5331-C, Diva 6056-G, Velvet Tone 7082-V * February 9, 1932 71836-2 (part of a three song medley), Victor Transcription L-16007 * February 9, 1932 71837-1 and 2 Victor rejected * January 13, 1938 M-714-1 (greatly expanded arrangement as Prologue to Black and Tan Fantasy), Brunswick m8256 * January 13, 1938 M-715-1 (greatly expanded arrangement as The New Black and Tan Fantasy), Brunswick m8063

References

Victor recording of "Black and Tan Fantasy"
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