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(August 6th 1888 - March 29th 1953)
Born Abraham Finkelstein in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1888, he became a professional singer as an adolescent. Growing up in Utica, New York he gained experience touring with the "Guy Brother's Minstrel Show". Arthur published his first song "On The Mississippi" co-authored by Harry Carroll and lyricist Ballard MacDonald in 1912 and in 1914 began making records accompanied by a variety of bands. His 1919 recordings with Ford Dabney were the very first to feature a white singer backed by a black band.
Videos:
All Alone Monday (3:55)
Big City Blues (2:46)
Cool Down (3:14)
Everybody Loves A 'Jass' Band (2:57)
Gimme A Little Kiss Will "Ya" Huh? (2:50)
Harmonica Harry (3:24)
I Want Somebody To Cheer Me Up (2:57)
Lazy Weather (2:51)
Lazy Weather (3:18)
Manhattan Mary (2:54)
Moxie (3:00)
My Cutey's Due At Two-To-Two Today (2:54)
Oh, Gee! There Ain't No Justice (2:56)
Someday You'll Say "O.K!" (3:48)
Steppin' Fool (3:04)
Ya Gotta Know How To Love (2:53)
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