Mike Markel's Orchestra - Under the Moon - Roaring 20's Victrola

[sbd650]

Cheers!

[sbd650]

5*****!

[VictrolaJazz]

Thanks! It's probably my favorite Mike Markels--except for the others!

[Paal1994]

Mike Markel had a great orchestra! Thanks for posting this catching tune.

[VictrolaJazz]

I never heard one I didn't like.  He made some good sides on Brunswick, too.

[EdisonSquirrel]

I would love to hear more of them. I might add that Okeh acoustics also produce a quality sound that far exceeds what one might expect from acoustic technology.

[VictrolaJazz]

Well, I think I can rustle up a few!

[EdisonSquirrel]

Incredible sound quality.

[VictrolaJazz]

I believe Okeh Electrics from the late 20's are the best recordings of this era, bar none.

[MrXnews]

The great OKeh sound (the best ever--on a par even with Edison Electrics!) was thanks to an Edison cylinder veteran Charles Hibbard and Peter Decker, his assistant. They got a good feel for the Western Electric equipment, and instead of dampening the studio walls like Columbia and Victor, they used the reverb and you get these great records!

[VictrolaJazz]

Thanks! I always wondered where that wonderful crystal, bell-like sound came from!

[MrXnews]

It's all a matter of equipment, and most importantly, HOW you use it.

[VictrolaJazz]

That rule can apply in many applications!

[perfectjazz78]

WOW!

[VictrolaJazz]

Thanks again! It is a good record, isn't it!