[78-L] Varsity Four

[Julian Vein]

On 21/01/12 14:28, marimbamoods at comcast.net wrote:
> anyone familiar with the Varsity Four - a novelty instrumental group from the 1920's? i have little info about this group, other than:
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> 1. it may be a pseudonym for the Harry Reser orchestra.
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> 2. two of the instruments present are banjo (presumably Reser) and xylophone.
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> 3. i am aware of two Brunswick discs featuring this ensemble:
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> Brunswick 3918 - Snow Flakes / Rag Doll
> Brunswick 4075 - Kiddie Kapers / Jumping Jacks
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> does anyone have a clue as to the complete personnel / instrumentation of this ensemble, or the existence of other sides by the Varsity Four?
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> thank you,
> david harvey
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> ADBORAF lists the personnel as Andy Sanella (cl, as, stg), Bill Wirges (p), Harry Reser (bj), ? Joe Tarto (bb), Joe Green (x)
Additional session:
Feb 18, 1928
E-2656 Love Little Silhouette Br 3843, 3755 40333, A-7648
E-26558 March Of The Marionettes Br 3843, 3755, 4033, 229-L, A-7648

      Julian Vein