Arden-Ohman Orchestra

This orchestra came up with frequent hit recordings during the 30's, including classics of Americana such as "I Love a Parade". For a decade beginning in 1925, the Arden-Ohman orchestra held forth in the 'pits' of many long-running Broadway hits, and recorded a repertoire of mostly show tunes. The membership of the pit bands and the recording studio orchestras was sometimes quite different, the bandleaders allowing the evening show players to get some rest while tunes were being recorded during the day. The group was formed by a pair of pianist and songwriters. Victor Ardenc...