Variety (April 1926)

44 VAWETY MUSIC Wednesday, Apul 7, 1996 DISK REVIEWS By ABEL ALWAYS (Waltz)—R«g«nt Club Orchestra THE SYMPATHY WALTZ—8«m»— Druntwick No. 3090 SOMEONE TO LOVE—Sam* WE'LL MEET AGAIN IN NOR- MANDY—Same—Brunswick No. 3018 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT —Sam* A NIGHT OF LOVE—Samo—Brunt- wick No. 3107 THE PRISONER'S SONG—Sam* WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?—Same —Brunswick No. 3093 The Regent Club Orchestra, a comparatively now name to the Brunswick lists altliough a .standard rcronllng organization otherwise, has cauitit on extraordinarily big as H disk seller, the ninKlc of the new blUin,!? probably accounting In no flmall measure for the quick popu- larity. The unit knows. Its stuff on waltz recordinps. the arrangements being ultra and in popular treat- ment. Moat all numbers also in- clude a vocal chorus, another thing In its favor. The couplings are sure-fire as wlt- jiesB the Berlin "Always" and Fo/d- Bibos "Sympathy Walta." an out- standing current composition of its type oir the market Incidentally, the extent of the walU's present popularity may be gauged from these waits hits, all currently in popular favor, the market never be- fore being capable of accommodat- ing so many of tho same type of song. "Middle of the Night," Billy Rose and Walter Donaldson's waltz sensation, had to wait two years In a publisher's safe before seeing light. The Larry Spier-Bud DeSylva "Night of Ix)ve" also precipitated trotible between wriiois and pub- lisher b^'fore being given a chance to a.ssert itself. The perennial popularity of the late Guy Massey's "Prisoner's Song" has again resulted in this, its nth re- cording, as a straightaway waltz, the composition being" a beautiful piece of work, although lyrically maudlin, despite the fact the sob words arc does tricks fashion. with aft4 SWEET AND LOW-DOWN (Fox Trot)—Jaffe's Collegians rVE GOT SOME LOVING TO DO —Same—Okeh No. 40561 Nat Jaffe and Moe Bonz, two U. of P. men, first came to attention with their "Collegiate" song hit, which Fred Waring and his I»cnn- sylvanians (U. of P. alumni) helped materially along to great fame. Now in turn JafTe has taken a Colle- glnns' band unto himself and is re- cording on his own. and doing well, too. The U. of P. connection is PHranthotically donoted on the disk label, which should be a sales help. Cicri-.hwin's ".Sweet and Low- Down," from "Tlp-Toes.'« is coupled with a new Jaffe-Bonx song, "I've Got Some Lovln' to Do." In the course of which Harry MeycrhofT contributes vocally. Its a snappy .laiicc number with a novelty lyric. believed to have "made" this a big y^^Qgg y^^Q y^pg YOU? (Fox > Trot)—Mai Hallett and His Or- HORSES (Fox Trot)—George Olsen I lqneSOME ME-8am»-Oksh No. and His music anfiitt WHOSE WHO ^ ARE YOy?-Her- LvhOSE WHO ARE YOU?-Sam. bert Mergers Coronado Hotel EygpyTHING'S GONNA BE ALL Orch.-V.ctor No 1^77 . RIGHT - Same-Harmony No. Byron Gay-Richard A. \Miitlng s "ww"^i' u ^°''''*^7.,^^^'''V^2"i'^hJ'^M Marking Mai Hallafs debut as a with which George Olsen has Iden- | ^^^j^ recorder. This crack ballroom tified himself through his extensive broadcasting, hence it was most fit- ting he "can" it also for the records. attraction, currently at the Arcadia Ballroom, New York, returns next lEADING ORCHESTRAS i BYlWfi AAKONSON AND HIS COMMANDERS ^ Loew's Stats, St. Louis Irvlas AaronaoB's Cmffadrn now In their 2d ceason at Janssen'a Famoiu Mid- town, Ilofbrau. New Yorlo I 's a Uprightly d^ce number, with ZtfJZ''^,^^^^^^^ a "nut" novelty lyric which Fran y^^^'l^J^. ^^^^^ m^^^^^ d7e7d°/ft*l'v^ "^^^^^ organization han- -e^t^he^big^^^^^^^^^^ '^The companion "XM.ose Who Are h",,the "p-cou^^^^^^^^^ ^nri Jhtli''iort;ot''wS'H cSm^aredo ""SiTTeierSnn. ??/r5p.'/rlri^^^^^^ Tfn^i^ Orr^I^tri! Hallett's Contributions are notewor. Bergers Coronado Hotel Orchestra | ^^^^ -takes" on the wax like the proverbial "million dollars." get- ting in a flock of niceties Instru- mentally that at'e Impressive. His brass, deep sax and piano work bal- ance beautifully, the arrangements being clean and very much to the dance, eschewing the flossy trim- mings so many newcomers go In for. only.to mar their prime mission of producing danceable music Markets has not •'canned" for the Victor or Brunswick as an increased outlet for his otherwise acceptable jazz. Morkels occupies a unique l)ositlon as dance music entrepeneur at ultra social functions, the reti- cence of the recorders being finally deduced to mean that the hlKh-hatters don'i go in for buying records on any "Sreat scale. How- ever. Brunswick has added Markels to its list of exclusivos, and is fea- turing tho organization, which pro- du» es fetching, stralglitaway dance music of distinctive flavor. GIMME a LITTLE KISS, WILL YA, HUH? (Fox Trot)—Fred Rich and Hotel Astor Orchestra. COULD 17 I CERTAINLY COULD —Same—Harmony No. 136. LET'S GROW OLD TOGETHER— Same. I'D CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUN- TAIN—The Harmonian»—Har- mony No..138. Fred Rich and his Hotel Astor or- chestra have been recording proliflc- ully for tho Harmony and other rec- ords. His first and third number has Bob Nelson, the vaudevillian contributing a vocal chorus. Nelson also being author of "Let's Grow Old Together," which he published hlm- •sclf until Fhapiro-Bernetein took i: uver. All numbers are up to the usual Rich standard. Interestingly scored and snappily rendered. ACE BRIGODE and HU 14 Virginians Swiss Gardens, Bond Hill Cliirlnnmtl, O. Peraonal Bfanas'incnt: Joe Frledmaa 180 Eaitt McMUlan St.. Clurlcaatl, O. la the Soatta, It'a DON BESTOR And His Orchestra Victor RecordM Management: Mus:r Corp. of Amer- ica, Chicago, III. IF YOU BELIEVE IN ME (Fox Trot)—The Clevelanders LOVE BOUND—Sams —Brunswick No. 3032 RHYTHM OF THE D.^Y—Sams ALL FOR YOU—Same—Brunswick ^ No. 3047 The Clevelanders, alias Austin Wylie's dance makers, from the Gol- and HIS ORCHK8TRA I den Phca.sant Restaurant. Cleveland, ColumbU Recorda Nnahvllle. Tenneea^ | have been promoted to the Bruns- wick lists, with the Wylle name con- fined to the Vocallon releases for FRANCIS CRAIG nSflUtlES DORNBERGE R and HIS ORCHESTRA Exclusive Victor Artists Congress Hotel, Ch>:caoo, 111. Featuring •^m I Wasting My Time On You?' DETROIT IJEAN GOLDKETTE MAL HALLETT I distinctive purposes. Ava^a^ aa^a^a^a^a a | ^^^^^ ^^^^ couplet like their name. and his Cleveland. "If You Be- Ver-tile Enlert-ining Band 'Srm*;;rd-^o'ro«d'"'b? ^hr.t; NOW PLAYING Spltalny. the Cleveland orchestra ARCADIA BALLROOM leader, now the maestro of "the FIFTH SEASON ON BROADWAY I Loew's State. Boston, orchestra. Similarly. "T^ove Bound." a Sam Fox publication emanating from Cleveland, la a big mld-^rest hit. Both are superbly handled by Wy- lie's Jazzlsts, as are the ensuing two production entries. "Rhythm of the Day." from Earl Carroll's "Vanities" and "All for Ycu," a west coast pro- duction hit from the show of that name by Arthur Freed. FLAMIN' MAMIE (Fox Trot)—Mer- ritt Brunies and His Friars' Inn Orchestra. ^ HANOI N' AROUND—Same—Okeh No. 40579. BLUE AS BLUE GRASS OF KEN- TUCKY—Sams. WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES ARE FALLING —Sams —Oksh No. 40676 Merrltt Brunies, who has com- posed a couple of distinctive dance tunes, heads the band at the Friars' Inn. Chicago. He produces snappy dance music, favoring the "hot" school of syncopation. Lew King, in the latter couplet, contributes vocal choruses. I NEVER KNEW HOW WONDER- FUL YOU WERE (Fox Trot)— Ray Miller and Orchestra. NO!—Same—Brunswick No. 3028. Ray Miller has been off the Bruns- wick lists for a few weeks, his ab- <^cnce at the Addison Hotel, Detroit, probably figuring somewhat in the sporadic recording. As ever. Miller produces fetching dansapation, this couplet being a good example of his style. VINCENT LOPEZ And His Caaa Lopez Orchetira CASA LOPEZ West 54th St., N. Y. . Orchestras VIOTOB BETORDS NAT MARTIN I MELODY SEXTET! AND HIS ENTERTAINERS "Vertatility Plu^' Appearing Niehtly at Pelham Heath Inn, New York MgL EARL J. CARPENTER This week (Mar. 28), Rialto, N. Y. | ▼ARIRTY, New York | doing Also doubling Club Deauville, N. Y. Personal Representative 'H'APS,' 1607 Broadway, New York SAM SMOLIN'S ORCHESTRA Now riitjlng EAST MARKET GARDEN AKRON, OHIO BIC;r.R.ST HIT IN TOWN JOE THOMAS And His SAX'O'TETTE Now on Tour with the DUNCAN SISTERS in "TOPSY AND EVA" Next Week, Denvsr, Colorado PAUL WHITEM AN Kit-Cat Club London Dirsctiont WILLIAM MORRIS JAMES F. WADES McuUn Roagm Orchmtira Bsst Colored OreliMtra In ths West J|IOULIN ROUQE CAFE, CHICAGO THE SEVEN ACES "AM Ten of 'Em'' Columbia Recording Artists t7th We«k mt :{OTEL PEABODY The Soath's Finest MRMPIIIH, TENN. PRETTY LITTLE BABY—Jack Smith GIMMIE A LITTLE KISS-^am»- Victor No. 19978 Jack Smith Is the "whispering baritone" who was brought to at- tention via radio and quickly Jumped into the 1500 solo picture house class, and is now In demand for London. He sells himself well. his numbers In engaging crooning fashion. The "baby" number, a Pelst hit by Ben Bernle. Phil Baker and Bid Sil- vers, is contrasted with a novelty composition. I'D CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUN- TAIN IF I KNEW I'D FIND YOU—Irving Kaufman. . I WISH I HAD MY OLD GAL BACK AGAIN — Sams — Har- mony No. 137. Irving Kaufman who. with his brother. Jack, were a recording standard for a number of years \n the old Vocallon days, has be^n pro- ducing vocal solos for Harmony in large numbers of late, his tenor be- ing perfect for fox trot ballads. He has a corking assignment In this couplet, the Lew Brown-Sidney Clare "mountain" song which came to fam» at the authors' lat? lament- ed Melody Club, being figured as a "natural" and said to have had the various publishers begging for the manuscript with a flock of |1.000 advances until one garnered It with a $1,500 advance royalty offer. Simi- larly the reverse Ager-Tellen-Pol- lack number looks like another of those sob ballad hits the trio has had so much luck with ot lata. Act Moves Up Street Earl Carpenter's Melody Sextet are to play a stock engagement oa Broadway at the RIalto. In con- junction with the Harold Lloyd "Kor Heaven's Sake" fllra, which is in for a ri^n at the Rialto. Carpen- ter's sextet recently closed at the Strand, a few blocks up Broadway and in between also played ths nivoH, indicating there Is no oppo- sition among the picture theatres. The Melody Sextot Is regularly at the Club Deauville cabaret Lopez Exclusive Not until he took to the picture theatres, with their Increased ca« pacitles did Vincent Lopex get a "break" as an important recording artist. This week the Brunswick signed Ix>pez and his Casa Lopei orchestra as an exclusive artist, the first releases being slated for the end of May. Lopez's contract with Okeh ex- pired April 6, the new contract starting almost immediately. Local Bands in Parks Cincinnati, April 6. The opening of several amuse- ment parks finds the local or- chestras In demand, with Freda Sanker'fl Nightingales playing at the Dance Palace In Chester Park; Helvy'9 orchestra, and Charleston Dancers at the Palm Gardens, and Thavlu's band and Halycon Players at the Zoo. "Records Selling Well The record (disc) end of the muslo business is booming. One criterion may be gleaned from the Bruns- wick's February output being dou- ble that of January's salea> the ra- tio being heightened when It Im recalled February Is a short month and January generally a brisk holi- day month. The Brunswick and Victor talking machines are selling well, these in turn further stimulating "mechan- ical" sales. PUBIISHEB WINS SAIAKT SITIT Lou Fordon, now assistant man- ager and_ treasurer of Fox's City, New Tork, and for a number of years a professional man In the music business,' lost his suit against Ager, Yellen & Bornsteln. Inc., for breach of contract last week. Fordon alleged an agreement at $100 a we«k plus |20 for expenses. Jack Yellen testified he had engaged Fordon at |75 a week and a $25 weekly expense account, and that no salary was due him. ARTHUR SIZEMORE And HU SERENADERS MADRID BALL ROOM, WAUKEGAN. ILL. Conn Instmrnenti Exclnsively CHARLEY STRAIGHT AND HIH Rendezvous Orchestra RendetTona Coff. C'lil«iiso, 111. Alio Jaok JobnRtnne and HI* PamoTar Orchestra. (A Charley 8tralirht Unit). Vtlng Cons Tnatramftita Exclaalvely MR. AL TUCKE R mud hi* SOCIETY ORCHESTRA eum CircuiU Dlrectloa Bernanl Dork* If you don't advertise in VARIETY don't advertise THE ROSES BROUGHT ME YOU— (Fox Trot)—Emerson Gill and Orchestrs ^^^LS^ LOVE-Ssme-Okeh No. 40577 Emerson Gill and his orchestra "^^'^^L ^^^''^^^^^ 'rom Cleveland to the Castle of Paris. Chicago, where they are presently located. As ever. Cllll s Jazzlsts produce fetching dance music, the Sherman-Murphy "ro.so" sont? being a distinctive fox- trot, with Plnkoy Hunter contribut- ing vocally. "It Mu.st Be Ix>ve" (Harry Arrher-Harland Thompson) IS from ''Merry Merry." and one of j I the song hits of that tuneful show. DON'T BE A FOOL, YOU FOOL (Fox Trot)—Bennis Krueoer's Orchestrs. "°"*M ^91^^^ - Sams-Brunswick No. 3089. It's only fitting that Bennle Krue- ^er make a corking dance version of his own compoalllon. "Hot Coffee," a sprlKhtly fox trot whirh Krueger Is also featuring on his picture house tour around Chicago. Tl.e compan- ion number Is similarly worthy, the Kruegor sax standing up and out instrumentally. FLAMIN' MAMIE (Fox Trot)—Mike Markets' Orchestra. CHINKY BUTTERFLY — Same- Brunswick No. 3091. For years Mike Markels confined his recording activities to the OKen label, creating comment at times why a society danc« favorite like SO DOES YOUR OLD MANDARIN —Johnny Marvin. SLEEPY TOWN—Sams—Oksh No. 40576. Johnny Msirvln (formerly of Sar- gent and Marvin, in vaudeville), but latterly going it alone and building up his fame as "the ukulele ace," Is a pop song recorder of tbs popular order. He zips his stuff over smart- ly, the uke stuff combining excel- lently with his Idea of vocal rendi- tion. FRED OCHS DIES Fred Ochs. 85, one of the most popular recording technicians la the business." and for many year* conected with the Independent Re- cording Laboratories manufactur- ing the Banner and Regal disks, died March tl of pneumonia. His under- standing of the studio temperaments of recording artists and musician^ Idiosyncrasies distinguished Mr. Ochs in his field. The death comes as m shock to the countless record makers who knew him. His wifs and two children sur- vive. • WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES ARE FALLING (Fox Trot)—Jack Denny and Orchestra. DRIFTING AND DREAMING —^ Same—Brunswick No. 3097. Jack Denny from the Frivolity Club, New York, is a new Bruns- wick recording artist. His Is a unique dance band, omitting the bra.ss and relying on the reeds and strings to make up for the lack. And unlike the Meyer Davis Le raradls Band, which tried the same Idea on the Victor and was forced to reinstate a brass section for prop- er balance and resonance. Denny is producing very likely dance music. Denny is also a radio favorite and coupled with his night club connec- tion, he should develop into a big ooller. BUTE EITING BEGORDDia Chicago, April 6. Ruth Ettlng, who la creating somewhat of a' sensation in her ap- pearances ai tlie College Inn. has Just mads a record for Columbia. It Is "Nothing Else to Do" and "Let's Talk About My Sweetie," her first on a three-yea* contract. Mlns Ettlng recently made her vaudeville debut at the Palace but prefers cafe work. CHINESE BLUES (Fox Trot)— Original Memphis Fivo. TAIN'T COLD—Same—Brunswick No. 3039. The Original Memphis Five "ain't cold" like one of their song titles In producing sizzling Indigo dance music. They are dance favorites, their popularity at the Rosemont ball room, Brookllyn, N. Y., being ample proof. Across the bridge the dealers devote window displays to the band'.s new releases, their sales being largo. Ju9i Out Trot Or*he»tr*- tloa of FRANZ LEHAR'S MY LITTIE NEST (of Heavenly Blue) Hli moat sntraBClns ■OTIS •inc« 'TTie Merrr Widow." Arranired hj W. C. PoUft ORCB. PBICB^SAo