[78-L] Dance lessons

[Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.]

Taylor Bowie wrote:
> I may have already mentioned these,  but I have a little run of Arthur 
> Murray dance lesson records on Buff Bluebird from October of 1934.  I'm sure 
> David can remind me of the band,  although they receive no label credit.  I 
> think it might be directed by Ken MacComber,  a very capable arranger of 
> stocks as far back as the 20s.  I think he also wrote for Ben Bernie.
>
> The band on these is pretty jazzy and they play all kinds of strange tunes 
> to illustrate the different dance steps.
>
>   
In 1937, Lou Breese provided the music for the radio show, Arthur 
Murray's "Perfect Ginger Ale's Melodies In Perfect Dance Tempos". This 
show must have gone on for at least 2 years, because I also have some 
air checks from 1939. It's of particular interest to me because Lou and 
Arthur exchange dialog throughout. this is the only recording of Lou's 
voice I have. Lou was my wife's grandfather. I am working on a bio.

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