In 1932, Al Bowlly recorded four sides with the Filmophone house orchestra, which was directed by Dave Frost. Frost's sides are always worth looking out for - his Decca and other Filmophone records have a lovely muted sound. This is a nice chance to hear them playing hot!
THE NEW CUMBERLAND DANCE ORCHESTRA (FILMOPHONE HOUSE BAND)
Dave Frost, p, dir, probably: Alfie Noakes, t / tb / Bobby Martin, Sid Kirchin, cl, as / Art Christmas, as, bar / Tommy Atkins, ts / bj, g / Don Stuteley, sb / Frank Morgan, d / Al Bowlly, v.
