Quest for Bass, Rollini Style

[PeterF]

Adrian Rollini exemplified a 1920’s playing style that I really like, using the bass sax to provide a fat bottom-end that is often more pleasing than the usual tuba. The big-horn Victor orthophonics can yield a very satisfying whomp from the right records, either tuba or sax.

We know his work from various California Ramblers and Golden Gate Orchestra recordings on Edison diamond disc, and a multitude of other lateral records under all sorts of band names.

So here is the challenge: what are some great examples of that fat bottom end sound, from Rollini or perhaps others, on 20s lateral electrical dance/jazz recordings? I’d like to find a few to enjoy (and to demo the capabilities of the big horns).

[fran604g]

[GlensterTX]

Virtually any group he’s in on Okeh is well-recorded. Many of the Columbia’s are good too.

As widely reviled as “Just An Hour Of Love With You” and “I’m Wonderin’ Who” (on Okeh by a Frank Trumbauer band under a pseudonym) is, it is a very very good recording.

[Inigo]

I've found some sides by Shilkret and the Victor Orch have a similar sound with a powerful bass, as Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (don't know the number) recorded Dec 15th, 1927. And other records with a strong bass which I don't know if it is arched counterbass or bass sax or what.

[Orchorsol]

Lots of Goofus Five and Joe Venuti's Blue Four sides, amongst countless other bands. Terrific.

[PeterF]

Thanks for the responses so far, folks.

If you can narrow it down to specific sides, with title and label and band name, that’s what I’m looking for, please.

[shoshani]

https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/ ... -30172-San

One of my favorites from a small group of mostly Goldkette alumni pulled from the larger Whiteman orchestra. Min Leibrook holds his own with the bass sax rhythm, seamlessly segueing into a solo (say that fast three times) before returning to anchoring the bass line.

[PeterF]

Excellent example! Thanks!

[gramophone-georg]

Virtually any group he’s in on Okeh is well-recorded. Many of the Columbia’s are good too.

As widely reviled as “Just An Hour Of Love With You” and “I’m Wonderin’ Who” (on Okeh by a Frank Trumbauer band under a pseudonym) is, it is a very very good recording.

No idea why this record would be widely reviled- it's a favorite of mine.

[PeterF]

Yeah, especially the I’m Wonderin’ side, which is very nice.