Issler, Edward

Issler, Edward Pianist and orchestra leader, “one of the most familiar names in record catalogs of the 1890s” (Brooks). Issler worked for Edison as early as 1889, then for New Jersey Phonograph Co., Chicago Talking Machine Co., and others. He did not record after 1900. Issler’s first Edison session was on 27 Aug 1889, when he and xylophonist A.T. Van Winkle inscribed seven numbers. He had a solo session on 14 Sep 1889, beginning with “Member of Congress March.” His final piano cylinder was made…