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Here is a pic of one of my favorite performers of the 1920's - Ray Starita. In case you never heard of him, click on the link below to hear one of his hottest jazz numbers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDewkyMJZZk
Ray Starita
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Bob E.
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Re: Ray Starita
That's a good one! What label did he record for?
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Re: Ray Starita
Excellent! One of my favorites too. 
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Re: Ray Starita
Really enjoyed it. Had not heard of that orchestra before. Worth being on the look out for their recordings.
What label?
Clay
What label?
Clay
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2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: Ray Starita
Ray Starita was a British musician. His recordings were in England.
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Re: Ray Starita
Yes, he recorded on British Columbia records. His brother Al Starita was also a bandleader... When you start looking at British records of the 1920's and 30's you will find a lot of talent. For example: Henry Hall, Jack Hylton, the Starita's, Ray Noble and Al Bowlly to mention a few...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: Ray Starita
That's a great version of the Gershwin tune. 
Thanks for posting it.
James.
Thanks for posting it.
James.