Friars Society Orchestra (New Orleans Rhythm Kings)

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The New Orleans Rhythm Kings, as the Friars Society Orchestra, play "Tiger Rag".

FRIARS SOCIETY ORCHESTRA
Elmer Schoebel, piano, arranger, directing: Paul Mares - cornet / George Brunies - trombone / Leon Roppolo - clarinet / Jack Pettis C-melody sax, tenor sax / Lou Black - banjo / Arnold Loyocano - string bass / Frank Snyder - drums

Recorded in Richmond, Indiana, August 30th, 1922.

11183-C…….Tiger Rag…….Gennett 4968

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