Altho interest in the dance styles of that era outpaces the music, a word is due Elmer Snowden's Orchestra. Elmer is known best today among the banjo community, but he led a great outfit, here including trumpet legend Roy Eldridge.
Sadly, this film was their only recording since the early 20s, when Elmer's band was taken over by Duke Ellington.
Believe it or not, in 1933 this sort of film was considered a band show - and the music the main attraction!
Altho interest in the dance styles of that era outpaces the music, a word is due Elmer Snowden's Orchestra. Elmer is known best today among the banjo community, but he led a great outfit, here including trumpet legend Roy Eldridge.
Sadly, this film was their only recording since the early 20s, when Elmer's band was taken over by Duke Ellington.
Believe it or not, in 1933 this sort of film was considered a band show - and the music the main attraction!
Thanks for posting this great piece.
RatPfink66 2 years ago
whew fast footwork, or should i say leg work o_O
DjDedan 3 years ago