John J. Kimmel: American Polka

78rpm Disc: John J. Kimmel: American Polka

Melodeon player John J. Kimmel recorded "American Polka" in March of 1908 for the Victor label (16048), although he did record a version for Zonophone in 1907 as well as an Edison cylinder recording in 1907 (https://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/detail.php?query_type=mms_id&query=990025621450203776). 

German-American Kimmel became known for playing Irish, Scottish, and American tunes and advertised himself as "The Irish Dutchman." He recorded prolifically through the 1920s. 

From the Ted McGraw Collection, McGraw 78 03-225.