Art Landry's Orchestra - Song of the Wanderer, 1926

Art Landry & His Orchestra with Vocal refrain by Al. Marineau -- Song of the Wanderer (Where Shall I Go?) Fox-trot (Neil Morét), Victor 1926 (USA)

NOTE: Art LANDRY (b. 1896 in Montreal, Canada -- d. 1990 in Sarasota, Florida) American clarinetist and orchestra leader. Equally adept with alto saxophone, clarinet, and violin, Art Landry led a jazzy little dance band during the 1920s that made records which are comparable with the best offerings from bandleaders Sam Lanin, Isham Jones, Jean Goldkette, and Paul Specht. Classically trained as a violinist, he served in the U.S. Marines with saxophonist Rudy Wiedoeft. In 1918, they took themselves to San Francisco where they performed with bands led by Art Hickman and Paul Whiteman. By 1922 he was leading his own orchestra, which for awhile spent much of its time on the road. Landry made his first recordings in 1923 for the Gennett label with an eight-piece unit variously billed as his Call of the North Orchestra, his Syncopatin' Six, his Commodore Band, or the Regent Orchestra. It was during this period that Landry befriended New Orleans cornetist and bandleader Joe "King" Oliver who influenced Landry and resulted in his best jazz recordings. In 1924, Art Landry's Orchestra made its first Victor recordings in Oakland. Over the next three years, at least 28 sides were waxed for this label under his name. Several important musicians worked with Landry's band, including pianist Joe Reichman or pianist and songwriter Jerry Livingston. Landry's biggest recorded hits were "Dreamy Melody", "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue" http://youtu.be/ypLWvaGDpEQ and "Sleepy Time Gal" http://youtu.be/PCqRKUIf5Ys

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[1920sbuff]

Wonderful!

[MaisSimples]

Fantastic!!! Loved it!! Great, great, great video!!

[SargeantJLW1943]

Thank you!

[dzheger]

Smoothly flowing fox and beautiful photos of melancholy and loneliness.

[grofuss88]

Good old Art Landry, my favourite and what a swell little catchy piece of music.

[phonomono78s]

I have always liked Art Landry´Band and this is another wonderful recording. Thank you so much for it!

[camille885]

So glad to see again your videos!

Love it.

[VictrolaJazz]

Nice arrangement!  I wasn't familiar with this one!