Description: We combine shipping on all purchased items. It is now automatically calculated and discounted based on your location. George Olsen (March 18, 1893 - March 18, 1971) was an American band-leader. Born in Portland, Oregon he attended the University of Michigan, where he formed his band, George Olsen and his Music. He made the transition to Broadway, appearing in Kid Boots, the Ziegfeld Follies of 1924, and Good News. George Olsen and his Music were prolific Victor recording artists and their records are among the most numerous found by record collectors today, testifying to their original popularity. He and his orchestra were in Eddie Cantor's 1928 Broadway hit Whoopee!, and in the 1930 movie version. He met a singer, Ethel Shutta, who sings and dances memorably in Whoopee!, and they married, appearing together in nightclubs and on radio. They had two children; following a divorce, Olsen opened a restaurant in New Jersey. Olsen signed with Victor in 1924 and remained as one of Victor's most popular bands through 1933 when he signed with Columbia. He stayed with Columbia through 1934. He recorded a single session in 1938 for Decca. In 1936, Olsen became leader of Orville Knapp's band after Knapp died in a plane crash. Olsen was chosen to lead the band by Knapp's widow. Morale problems plagued the group, and in 1938, after many musicians had already left, the group disbanded. A resident of Paramus, New Jersey, Olsen died there on March 18, 1971. ******************************************************* This CD presents recordings made at the peak of his recording career. Arrangements are very lively with jazz solos throughout the sessions. All selections have been digitally restored by Vintage-Recordings.com Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 George Olsen and His Music [1930’s Dance Jazz Band] (Recorded 1933-34) [Encore 8] Several Items will have a symbol next to a song. You can listen to a sound clip with the windows media player. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
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Artist: George Olsen and His Music, 1930's Dance Band, 1930's Jazz Band, Ethel Shutta, George Olsen and His Orchestra
Style: Minstrel, Ragtime, Traditional Jazz
Format: CD
Release Title: George Olsen and His Music #8
Sub-Genre: Vocal Jazz
Genre: Jazz
