Step back to the turn of the century and discover the remarkable Ada Jones, one of the very first female recording artists. Lauded in Victor catalogs for her "perfect" impersonations—whether portraying a darkly wench, a German maiden, a Bowery tough girl, or an Irish colleen—Jones charmed audiences with her uncanny ability to shift accents and voices at will. This rare collection, drawing heavily from early Edison wax cylinders and other period recordings, captures the full range of this "little songbird and comedienne." From sentimental ballads to lively ragtime, "coon" songs, and Irish comic melodies, these 109 recordings offer an unprecedented window into the dawn of the music industry.
