The authenticest of authenic 1920's Music?

Question

I'm looking for ultra-authentic 20's jazz, preferably dance-style. i need either song names or band names or really ingenious ways of finding music.

Answer 1

Try searching the Library of Congress 1920's jazz recordings.

I came up with this:

http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/nrpb/nrpb-2...

Answer 2

Try finding something you like here:

Main Index (recordings stream you just need Real Player)

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/

Biggies from the list (recordings are dated too)

Fats Waller

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/Fats_Waller....

King Oliver

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/King_Oliver....

Louis Armstrong

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/Louis_Armstr...

Bix Beiderbecke

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/Bix_Beiderbe...

Duke Ellington (early stuff 1926-1930)

http://www.jazz-on-line.com/Duke_Ellingt...