[78-L] Arthur Murrray Bluebirds?

Taylor Bowie bowiebks at isomedia.com
Wed Jul 29 23:13:40 PDT 2009


I recently bought Bluebird  5734, 5735 and 5736...all three are labeled as 
Arthur Murray with "orchestra" for learning different dance steps.

Tyrone says they were all recorded  Nov 13, 1934.

What is curious is that there are some actual and not-bad jazz solos on 
almost every side,  including clarinet,  open and muted trumpet,  trombone, 
tenor sax,  etc.

Anyone have a clue who might be responsible for these...possibly Tom 
Berwick,  Leonard Joy,  Ken MacComber, or who?  The ensembles are not 
exactly tight but the records are kind of enjoyable anyway,  even at the 
beginnings what a voice (Murray?) counts off   "one, two,  three,  four" to 
start you off on your buck-and-wing,  soft shoe,  or whatever.

Any more info about these appreciated.

Taylor





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