J.J. McClellan made at least one Columbia disc recording, which I
certainly had or may indeed still have. It has a small piece missing,
but played well the last time I tried it. The disc would be about 1910
vintage, and I seem to recall it was two numbers from Nevin's "Day in
Venice Suite." Other phonograph collectors may help here.
The organ was a good clear recording of what sounded like a pipe
instrument. But maybe it was a Vocalion organ at close range. As far
as him being "The Paderewski" of the pipe organ, one would have to hear
more than this record to judge.
Paul Morris
Exeter, UK
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