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Elgar's Creole Orchestra

Harry Swift , Ben Thigpen , Bill Shelby , Charles Elgar , Darnell Howard , Joe Sudler , Lawson Buford , Logan Thomas , Manuel Perez

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This recording was made in Chicago on September 17th 1926 by "Elgar's Creole Orchestra" featuring Manuel Perez and Joe Sudler cornets, Harry Swift trombone, Darnell Howard and unknown clarinet & alto sax, Charles Elgar violin & director, Logan Thomas piano, Bill Shelby banjo, Lawson Buford bass, and Ben Thigpen drums.

*"Nightmare" was co-composed by Len Riley, Billy Meyers, and Al Handler.

Under the direction of celebrated New Orleans violinist and band-leader Charles Elgar, "Elgar's Creole Orchestra" would attend their first and only recording session during September of 1926. Held in Chicago the day's effort would produce a total of six 'usable' sides for the Brunswick and Vocalion labels.

Of particular interest the first chair cornet is thought to be the legendary Manuel Perez.