Chicago Early Jazz: Paul Biese's Orch. - Mystery, 1919

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Paul BIESE & His Novelty Orchestra -- Mystery! Fox Trot (Introducing "Freckles") (Joseph A.Cirina / Cliff Hess), Victor 1919 (accoustical rec. USA)

NOTE: Paul Biese's Novelty Orchestra was also known as Paul Biese's College Inn Orchestra or Paul Biese and his Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra. Paul Biese's orchestra was a distinguished Chicagoan white dance band, active in turn of 1910/20s. Many popular recordings were also made by Paul Biese's Trio, including Paul Biese on Tenor Sax, Arnold Johnson or Frank Westphal, Piano & Ralph Williams, Banjo with vocals by the singer and banjo player, Frank Crumit.

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