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89812-3 - Puttin' On The Ritz - EBR 1375
Line up. Alfred Gill (Violin & Bandleader)
Alfie Noakes (Trumpet) Richard McDonald (Trombone)) Claude Cavalotti (Alto Sax) Les Allen (Tenor Sax) Frank Walsh (piano) Cyril Gaida (Banjo)
Ken Garrison (Brass Bass) Charles E. Harris (Drums) Eddie Grossbart (Vocal)
Recorded, London, June, 1930
Real Name: Alfred Gill Bandleader and violinist.
Born: c 1892 - Died: 1966 aged 74
He was touring the halls in the early days of the 20th century as "Alfredo, the Vagabond Violinist".
In 1925, Alfredo formed a band of his own, to play at the New Princes restaurant.
During the latter part of 1926, Alfredo re-organized the band and it now contained a fairly stable personnel right up until he disbanded in 1930. He recorded for Edison Bell from 1925 until 1930 and after the 1926 reshuffle, the band maintains the same distinctive sound right through. It was not a large band (generally a nine-piece) but they made some fine records for Winner, Electron and Radio, some of which feature fine hot solos by trumpeter Alfie Noakes (father of television's John Noakes, of "Blue Peter" fame). Some records have extra musicians added.
In 1931, Alfredo changed his style of music, forming a gypsy band (mainly of genuine Romanies, initially). He made a few records for HMV under the sober name of "Alfredo and his Orchestra". His right-hand man, Claude Cavalotti was a member of the gypsy band too.
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