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Oct 20, 2021 · Performer: CAPPY BARRA'S HARMONICA SWING ENSEMBLE; Leon LafellWriter: Ellington; DeLange; MillsNovelty Inst. ; Vocal Refrain.Digitized at 78 revolutions per...
Aug 11, 2020 · Cappy Barra Harmonica Band - Casa Loma Stomp and Violin Concerto. A few recordings and a radio interview (?) of the Cappy Barra Harmonica Band (also known as the Cappy Barra...
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Oct 13, 2020 · Six songs that the Harmonica Gentlemen appeared on in the mid to late 1940s. Taken from original 78 RPM recordings.
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Jul 8, 2007 · Rockin' In The Rockies (1945) The Cappy Barra Boys Harmonica Quartet L-R: Pro Robbins (Irving Rubenstein), Charles Leighton, George Fields, Alan Greene ...more.
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The Cappy Barra Harmonica Band was an American harmonica ensemble — originally a trio, then a quartet, then two groups — that played big band arrangements. Cappy Barra flourished from 1935 to 1945.
Cappy Barra Harmonica Band Explained. The Cappy Barra Harmonica Band was an American harmonica ensemble - originally a trio, then a quartet, then two groups - that played big band arrangements. Cappy Barra flourished from 1935 to 1945. History. 1938 to 1942. Cappy Barra was assembled by promoter Maurice Duke.
A humorous, musical tribute recording compiled by Tabby Andriello for Charlie Leighton’s 65th birthday party in 1986. It contains rare recordings from Charley’s illustrious career with the Philharmonicas, Cappy Barra and as a soloist.