this video is being posted to help potential buyers hear what this 78rpm record plays / sounds like, and below is more info about the release itself and its artist. it was listed for sale as an eBay auction on the same date it was posted here, 6th January 2025, and our seller page is:
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here are the record / artist in this video's details:
Mr. Leo Zimmerman - Aereo Polka
Label: Zon-o-phone Record - 803
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided
Country: US / Released: 1907
Side A - Aereo Polka
Side B - [blank -- no music, just Zon-O-Phone sticker]
Manufactured By - Universal Talking Machine Manufacturing
Soloist, Trombone - Leo Zimmerman
Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamped Side A): 803 7776 D
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Leopold A. Zimmerman was a primarily self-taught American trombonist, cornetist and composer born 1866 in Canton, OH and died 1935 in Englewood NJ. Primarily self-taught, Zimmerman worked his way up to principal trombonist in popular bands of the day including the Innes and Gilmore Bands in New York City in the 1890s. John Philip Sousa recruited him in 1903 to replace Arthur Pryor in Sousa's Band when Pryor left to form his own band. "Zimmy", as he was known by his friends, would go on to a long career soloing and playing with numerous bands; as well as producing many recordings and radio broadcasts.