Strip Polka by Alvino Rey & His Orchestra c1942

Alvin McBurney (July 1,1907 - February 2, 2004), known by his stage name Alvino Rey,
he was an American swing era musician, often credited as the father of the pedal steel guitar.

He was mainly associated with orchestral, big band and swing music, and towards the end of his career,
jazz and exotica.

Alvino played in other bands, including alongside such names as Russ Morgan and Freddie Martin. While playing with Phil Spitalny's orchestra in New York, he changed his name to Alvino Rey in late 1929, to coincide with the Latin music craze in the city.

From January 1932 to early 1939 Alvino played steel and Spanish guitar and in Horace Heidt's musical group, Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights, which was also composed of the King Sisters. Here he pioneered the instrument, as well as becoming known for his unique sound.

Rey met his wife, Luise King, during his time with the band and they were married in 1937.

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Music

Tags:

• Strip Polka
• Alvino Rey
• Swing
• Big Band

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