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Songwriter Ben Bernie was a popular bandleader of the late '20s and '30s who is best known as the composer of "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Born Benjamin Anzelwitz in N.Y.C., 1891, he studied at the NY College of Music, CCNY, and Columbia School of Mines.
Before the 1920s, Bernie performed monologues and played the violin in vaudeville, teaming up with Phil Baker for awhile.
Bernie formed a dance band in 1922 and within a few years earned increasing popularity with recordings and radio play.
Pianist/arranger Al Goering was a force through most of his band's career.
The early lineup also included trumpeter Bill "Jazz" Moore and saxophonist Jack Pettis.
Later lineups included the alto saxophonist Dick Stabile in the early '30s
and the more swinging arrangements of Gray Rains in the late '30s.


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The CD presents a selection of his recordings made from 1932 to 1933.
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.

Ben Bernie And His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra [1920’s Dance Jazz Band] (Recorded 1932-33) Encore 6

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Track Listing

01 I Don’t Suppose [Brunswick 6258] (Recorded 1932)

02 Holding My Honey’s Hand [Brunswick 6301] (Recorded 1932)

  

03 Think Of Me Thinking Of You [Brunswick 6286] (Recorded 1932)

04 ‘Way Out West In Kansas [Brunswick 6370] (Recorded 1932)

05 The Old Man Of The Mountain [Brunswick 6370] (Recorded 1932)

06 What! No Mickey Mouse? [Brunswick 6389] (Recorded 1932)

07 All American GirI [Brunswick 6389] (Recorded 1932)

08 I’ll Follow You [Brunswick 6396] (Recorded 1932)

09 You’re Telling Me [Brunswick 6385] (Recorded 1932)

  
  

10 Let’s Put Out The Lights And Go To Sleep [Brunswick 6385] (Recorded 1932)

11 Down Where The South Begins [Brunswick 6449] (Recorded 1932)

12 Well! Well! Well! [Brunswick 6449] (Recorded 1932)

13 Jack In The Box [Brunswick 6498] (Recorded 1933)

14 Listen To The German Band [Brunswick 6498] (Recorded 1933)

15 What Have We Got To Lose [Brunswick 6498] (Recorded 1933)

16 At The Baby Parade [Brunswick 6498] (Recorded 1933)

17 The Old Kitchen Kettle [Brunswick 6498] (Recorded 1933)

18 We Won’t Have To Sell The Farm [Columbia 2804D] (Recorded 1933)

19The Duke Is On A Bat Again [Columbia 2809D] (Recorded 1933)

20 Ain’t That Marvelous [Columbia 2809D] (Recorded 1933)

21 You Gotta Be A Football Hero [Columbia 2820D] (Recorded 1933)