Sensation - Joe Venuti

A fine Jazz classic from the finest violin of the period and one of the various small groups he assembled along with his friend Eddie Lang (both of Italian origin). In this issue, the main title is in English and the sub-title in Spanish, at odds with the previous seen. Recorded 27 Sept. 1928. Collectors will note how the "Veroton" logo at the left of the label resembles the "Electric" logo of the USA Okehs.

Rhythm Club Stomp - King Oliver

Again, a fine record by other jazz great, Armstrong' mentor King Oliver. In spite of not being from a period considered for some specialists Oliver's best period, the recording is up and beyond the best jazz standards of the period. The date is on the label, as well as the personnel, but, for American people, I warn you that it reads day/month/year. A reissue from master pressing circa late 40's/early fifties.

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Great Day - Paul Whiteman y su orquesta

Paul Whiteman recorded this tune on New York, October 9, 1929. Featured are the vocal of Whiteman's Rhythm boys, among them Bing Crosby. This particular record was done right after Bix Beiderbecke left the band, not to return forever after the september 13th session, which was his last with the Whiteman group.

Te Desafío - René Denies

Another fine local Jazz band, in this case from the swing era, the Rene Denies one, making one little known but lively version of "I Double Dare You" that I suspect will be a surprise to many, including the vocal that sounds fine to my ear. Perhaps English or American ears may feel is not so, so comments (serious) are welcomed. Recorded May 1938 in Buenos Aires.

Rumba Negro - Bennie Moten y su orquesta

This recording was made in chicago, 23 Oct. 1929, and is a high quality jazz example of its period, if well locally in a magazine called "Phonos" it didn't have a good review in its time. Opinions change a lot as time goes by.

Dixie Jamboree - Fred Rich y su orquesta

This Fred Rich recording is one of the most accomplished tunes he recorded, and have been reissued several times, on Lp and CD, a fact that proves the interest it has for the jazz fans. Was recorded in New York on Nov. 15. 1929 (it's the vocal version) and features The Dorsey brothers and the tinkling piano of arthur Schutt behind the Rollickers vocal.

Sophomore Prom

Our country may have been issued the bigger amount of Victor records in the world (at least the ones bearing the "Industria Argentina" legend) and this particular one gives account of one of the most consistent white "hot" bands of the period in the USA, as the Ted Weems Victor Records are all listed in the jazz discographies until 1934.