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Davenport Blues
Composed by Bix Beiderbecke
Performed by Adrian Rollini and His Orchestra
October 23, 1934
Decca 3862
Manny Klein and Dave Klein(trumpets),Jack Teagarden (trombone), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Arthur Rollini (tenor sax), Adrian Rollini (bass sax), Howard Smith (piano), George Van Eps (guitar), Artie Bernstein (string bass), Stan King (drums)
"Davenport Blues" is a song composed and originally recorded by Bix Beiderbecke and His Rhythm Jugglers on January 26, 1925. The title derives from the name of Bix Beiderbecke's hometown of Davenport, Iowa.
Adrian Rollini (1904-1956) was a talented and versatile musician important in 1920s and 1930s jazz. Pioneer in the use of bass sax as solo instrument. He later switched mainly to vibes. He was a child prodigy on piano, took up other instruments. At 14 led band in New York. With California Ramblers 1924-27. In London 1928-29 with Fred Elizalde, with intervals back in US with Bert Lown 1930-31, then periods with Leo Reisman and Richard Himber. Freelance recording, mostly leading studio groups of top jazzmen such as Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Pee Wee Russell, Joe Venuti, Manny Klein, Jack Teagarden, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey. Excellent records 1933-34 of current pops and evergreens. In 1935 established club Adrian's Tap Room at New York's Hotel President. Popular spot featured Rollini's combo augmented by visiting jazzmen. Began concentrating on vibes. On Radio including 1936 work in band on Hit Parade. Late 1930s led trio in commercial vein. Spotlighted own versatility on many instruments. Much radio time late 1930s from Times Square spot. Continued into 1950s, mostly with trio. Settled in Florida, occasionally led groups. Last job at Miami hotel September 1955. Composed various jazz numbers featured by groups including "Vibrollini", "Gliding Ghost", "Preparation", "Au Revoir", etc.
Davenport Blues
Composed by Bix Beiderbecke
Performed by Adrian Rollini and His Orchestra
October 23, 1934
Decca 3862
Manny Klein and Dave Klein(trumpets),Jack Teagarden (trombone), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Arthur Rollini (tenor sax), Adrian Rollini (bass sax), Howard Smith (piano), George Van Eps (guitar), Artie Bernstein (string bass), Stan King (drums)
"Davenport Blues" is a song composed and originally recorded by Bix Beiderbecke and His Rhythm Jugglers on January 26, 1925. The title derives from the name of Bix Beiderbecke's hometown of Davenport, Iowa.
Adrian Rollini (1904-1956) was a talented and versatile musician important in 1920s and 1930s jazz. Pioneer in the use of bass sax as solo instrument. He later switched mainly to vibes. He was a child prodigy on piano, took up other instruments. At 14 led band in New York. With California Ramblers 1924-27. In London 1928-29 with Fred Elizalde, with intervals back in US with Bert Lown 1930-31, then periods with Leo Reisman and Richard Himber. Freelance recording, mostly leading studio groups of top jazzmen such as Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Pee Wee Russell, Joe Venuti, Manny Klein, Jack Teagarden, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey. Excellent records 1933-34 of current pops and evergreens. In 1935 established club Adrian's Tap Room at New York's Hotel President. Popular spot featured Rollini's combo augmented by visiting jazzmen. Began concentrating on vibes. On Radio including 1936 work in band on Hit Parade. Late 1930s led trio in commercial vein. Spotlighted own versatility on many instruments. Much radio time late 1930s from Times Square spot. Continued into 1950s, mostly with trio. Settled in Florida, occasionally led groups. Last job at Miami hotel September 1955. Composed various jazz numbers featured by groups including "Vibrollini", "Gliding Ghost", "Preparation", "Au Revoir", etc.
