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Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer
He was a pianist and formed his band in the 1920s.
Rich was active from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Among the musicians in his band were Red Nichols, Bunny Berigan, Leo McConville ,
Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Al Duffy, Joe Venuti, and Eddie Lang.

He enjoyed a long stay at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
Rich and his band served as their house band for a time in the 1920s.
Rich began leading a studio band in 1925 and recorded for Banner, Gennett, Okeh,
Harmony, Columbia, Paramount, Camden and Vocalion.
His main recording sessions lasted until 1933.

In 1945, Rich was badly injured when he suffered a fall.
As a result, he suffered from partial paralysis.
But despite this, Rich continued to lead studio bands into the 1950s.
Fred Rich died on September 8, 1956 in California at the age of 58 after a long illness.

This CD includes a selection of recordings made in 1929.
They feature some great jazz musicians of the period.
There are several hot jazz solos throughout the sessions.
All Selections have been digitally restored by
Vintage Recordings.




Fred Rich and His Orchestra [Bunny Berigan, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey]
(Recorded 1929) Encore 2

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Track Listing

01 As Long As We're In Love (Recorded 1929)

02 Let's Sit And Talk About You (Recorded1929)

03 I Kiss Your Hand, Madame ] (Recorded 1929)

04 The Things That Were Made For Love ] (Recorded 1929)

05 Singin' In The Rain  (Recorded 1929)

06 Nobody But You  (Recorded 1929)

07 When My Dreams Come True (Recorded 1929)

08 Wishing And Waiting For Love  (Recorded 1929)

09 Ain't Misbehavin'  (Recorded 1929)

10 Don't Hang Your Dreams On A Rainbow  (Recorded 1929)

11 Piccolo Pete (Recorded 1929)

  

12 I Don't Want Your Kisses (If I Can't Have Your Love) (Recorded 1929)

  

13 Little By Little (Recorded 1929)

14 How Am I to Know? (Recorded1929)

15 Wouldn't It Be Wonderful? (Recorded 1929)

16 Sweetheart, We Need Each Other  (Recorded 1929)

17 Revolutionary Rhythm  (Recorded 1929)

18 When the Real Thing Comes Your Way  (Recorded 1929)

19 He's So Unusual  (Recorded 1929)

20 Dixie Jamboree  (Recorded 1929)

21 Dixie Jamboree  (Recorded 1929) [Alternate Version]