Original Indiana Five

The Original Indiana Five were a lively jazz and dance band active during the 1920s, contributing to the era’s dance-craze soundtrack with their upbeat, ragtime-infused recordings. Primarily a studio ensemble, they cut tracks for labels like Harmony and Velvet Tone, delivering peppy numbers like “Everybody Stomp” and “Spanish Mama” that captured the rollicking energy of the Roaring Twenties. Their music blended hot jazz rhythms, playful vocals, and catchy melodies, tailored for Charleston parties and speakeasy gatherings. Though details about the group’s members are scarce (a common reality for many studio bands of the time), their recordings—including releases like *Too Bad* and *Sally’s Not the Same Old Sally*—remain spirited snapshots of early jazz and dance-pop crossover. Their work faded as the swing era dawned, but their tunes still evoke the foot-stomping, good-time vibes of Prohibition-era revelry.

Genres

Ragtime

Latest Release

The Original Indiana Five Vol. 2 - 1925

Original Indiana Five

Album - 24 Tracks - Released November 20, 2019