Gus Arnheim and His Ambassador Hotel Cocoanut Grove Orch (1931) Enc 3 CD

Description: Shipping is combined automatically on multiple purchases. Gus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 – January 19, 1955) He was an American pianist and an early popular band leader. Arnheim is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from 1923. He was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He also had a few small acting roles. Arnheim first recorded for OKeh in 1928–1929, when he signed with Victor in 1929 and stayed through 1933. He signed with Brunswick and recorded through 1937. In 1928–31, Arnheim had an extended engagement at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles. In 1930, Paul Whiteman finished filming The King of Jazz for Universal. The Rhythm Boys vocal trio consisting of Bing Crosby, Harry Barris and Al Rinker, decided to stay in California and signed up with Arnheim's band. Between 1930 and 1933, some notable people worked in or with Arnheim's band: Fred MacMurray played clarinet and tenor sax in 1930-31 and sang on one recording "All I Want Is Just One Girl". Russ Columbo played violin in 1930 and sang on "A Peach of a Pair". Future popular bandleader Jimmie Grier was staff arranger during this time. Grier had played lead alto saxophone and clarinet in Arnheim's band from its founding in 1928. Eddie Cantor and Joan Crawford each recorded a song for Arnheim on July 23, 1931, although the Crawford side ("How Long Will It Last?") was not issued but exists in a test pressing. Cantor's side, "There's Nothing Too Good for My Baby," was issued but without vocalist credit. Future popular singer Buddy Clark sang with Arnheim in 1932. Shirley Ross sang with Arnheim in 1933 Gus Arnheim died of a heart attack in Los Angeles on January 19, 1955. ******************************************************* This CD presents recordings made at the peak of their recording career. Arrangements are very lively with jazz solos throughout the sessions. Encore 3 features The Ambassador Hotel Radio Recordings. These recordings were originally made for radio broadcast. These tracks show the Arnheim Band at its hottest. Some have announcements in the beginning of the disc. All selections have been digitally restored by Vintage Recordings Gus Arnheim and His Ambassador Hotel Cocoanut Grove Orchestra [Ambassador Hotel Radio Recordings] (Recorded 1931) [Encore 3] Several Items will have a symbol next to a song. You can listen to a sound clip with the windows media player. Track Listing 01 Come Take Me [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Dave Marshall 02 Egyptian Shimmy [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) 03 I Don’t Know Why, I Just Do [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Loyce Whiteman 04 It’s The Darndest Thing [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Harry Barris 05 It’s The Girl [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) Your browser does not support the audio element. 06 St. Louis Blues [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Loyce Whiteman 07 This Is The Missus [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) 08 You Don’t Need Glasses To See I’m In Love [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) 09 You Really Started Something [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Dave Marshall and Loyce Whiteman 10 You’re Nobody’s Sweetheart Now [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Harry Barris and The Three Ambassadors Your browser does not support the audio element. 11 Can’t You Read Between The Lines [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with George Gramlich 12 Come To Me [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Donald Novis 13 I Found A Million Dollar Baby In a Five And Ten Cent Store [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with The Three Ambassadors 14 Its Love [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Loyce Whiteman 15 Just One More Chance [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with Jack Smith and The Three Ambassadors 16 Look In The Looking Glass [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) 17 Love For Sale [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) 18 Moan You Moaners [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with The Three Ambassadors 19 Roll On Mississippi Roll On [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with George Gramlich 20 You’re The Surest Cure For The Blues [Radio Recording] (Recorded 1931) with The Three Ambassadors

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