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Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer
He was a pianist and formed his band in the 1920s.
Rich was active from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Among the musicians in his band were Red Nichols, Bunny Berigan, Leo McConville ,
Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Al Duffy, Joe Venuti, and Eddie Lang.

He enjoyed a long stay at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
Rich and his band served as their house band for a time in the 1920s.
Rich began leading a studio band in 1925 and recorded for Banner, Gennett, Okeh,
Harmony, Columbia, Paramount, Camden and Vocalion.

During the recording period between November 1929 and March 1931,
there was a scattering of hot jazz versions of popular tunes, with notable solos by
Bunny Berigan, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang.
These celebrated recordings include “A Peach of a Pair" , "I Got Rhythm",
“The Little Things In Life”, "Cheerful Little Earful" and "I'm Tickled Pink with a Blue-Eyed Baby".

His main recording sessions lasted until 1933.

In 1945, Rich was badly injured when he suffered a fall.
As a result, he suffered from partial paralysis.
But despite this, Rich continued to lead studio bands into the 1950s.
Fred Rich died on September 8, 1956 in California at the age of 58 after a long illness.

This CD includes a selection of recordings made in 1930 to 1931.
They feature some great jazz musicians of the period.
There are several hot jazz solos throughout the sessions.
All Selections have been digitally restored by
Vintage Recordings.



Fred Rich and His Orchestra
[Bunny Berigan, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey]
(Recorded 1931) Encore 12

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Track Listing

01 You Call It Madness 1931

02 I Want You For Myself 1931

  
 
03 Kiss Me Goodnight Not Goodbye 1931

04 Lonesome Lover 1931

05 Love For Sale 1931

06 Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone 1931

07 Say A Little Prayer For Me 1931

08 Smile Darn Ya Smile 1931

09 Sweet n Hot 1931

10 The Kings Horses and The Kings Men 1931

11 The Peanut Vendor 1931

12 The Waltz You Saved For Me 1931

13 Truly I Love You 1931

14 When I Take My Sugar To Tea 1931

  
 
15 When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver 1931

16 When You Were The Blossom Of Buttercup Lane 1931

17 Auld Lang Syne 1931

18 I Surrender Dear 1931