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Oct 20, 2021 · Performer: CAPPY BARRA'S HARMONICA SWING ENSEMBLE; Leon Lafell Writer: Ellington; DeLange; Mills. Novelty Inst. ; Vocal Refrain. Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Four stylii were used to transfer this record. They are 3.8mil truncated conical, 2.3mil truncated conical, 2.8mil truncated conical, 3.3mil truncated conical.
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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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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318 views 3 years ago. Musical Airways by the Cappy Barra Harmonica Band, circa 1936. ...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.
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.
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.
