[78-L] Calabrese-Breese/ Lown relationship

[Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.]

Glen Richards wrote:
> Lown was a booking agent who managed a number of artists, including Rudy 
> Vallee. Lown wasn't a musician; his "bandleading" efforts were with 
> Adrian Rollini starting in 1929, perhaps hoping to emulate booking agent 
> Ed Kirkekby's earlier success with the California Ramblers.
>
> Glen
>
> Glen Richards
> The Hot-Dance & Vintage Jazz Pages: www.2multiples.com/hotdance
>
> Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. wrote:
>   
>> Hello,
>> I am now quite settled on Lou's activities for the first 10 years 
>> following his leaving the New England Conservatory, except for one 
>> nagging problem. He is credited with working with Burt Lown and so far I 
>> found no relationship. Does anyone see anything in the discographies 
>> that might shed more light on this?
>>     
Who is listed as banjo and/or trumpet player on his "Bye Bye Blues" and 
the other recordings as the Hotel Biltmore Orchestra found on the CD here?
*http://tinyurl.com/8k5m7z*

One is certainly struck by the changing sound of music from the 20's to 
the early 30's. Still not quite swing, but with many elements.

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