Rose of Washington Square Avos Dec 2024

Harmony Hotshots Jazz Band
The Harmony Hotshots is a traditional jazz band featuring loosely defined improvisational arrangements. We are in Northern Colorado and started performing in 2022. We welcome good musicians of any age who would like to learn traditional jazz, and, of course, we welcome skilled trad players as well.
The Harmony Hotshots work closely with the Northern Colorado Traditional Jazz Society to expand the community of traditional jazz fans both on-stage and in our ever-growing audience.
This live recording was made December 29, 2024 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Ted Turner (leader, banjo, vocals), Andrew Vogt (clarinet, saxophones, vocals), Reece Pullen (drums), Chris Norton (bass), Mark Manges (trumpet, vocals), Fred Smith (piano), Steve Tyler (trombone).
This recording was made with a Samsung S23 Ultra, sound EQ'ed with Mixbus 10.
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"Rose of Washington Square" is a song from the early 20th century, with music composed by James F. Hanley and lyrics by Ballard MacDonald. The song was published in 1920 by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. in New York.
The lyrics tell the story of Rosie, a model who becomes a muse for artists in Washington Square, New York. She reflects on her life, expressing a sense of fading beauty and a longing for the past. The chorus highlights her identity as the "Rose of Washington Square," with references to her Roman nose and secondhand clothes, symbolizing her unique charm and struggles.
In 1939, the song gained renewed popularity as the title track for the film "Rose of Washington Square," starring Alice Faye, Tyrone Power, and Al Jolson. The film is a musical drama set in the 1920s, focusing on singer Rose Sargent and her tumultuous relationship with a con artist, mirroring aspects of the real-life story of entertainer Fanny Brice.
Fanny Brice recognized the similarities between the film's narrative and her own life, particularly her relationship with gambler Nicky Arnstein. She filed a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox, Alice Faye, Tyrone Power, and Al Jolson for defamation of character and other issues, seeking $750,000 in damages. The lawsuit was settled out of court approximately 18 months later.
The song "Rose of Washington Square" remains a notable piece from the Tin Pan Alley era, reflecting the musical styles and storytelling techniques of early 20th-century American popular music.
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