Little Ramblers

The original Little Ramblers were an offshoot of the better-known jazz combo the California Ramblers, who ranked among the most successful white dance bands of the 1920s. Like their namesake, the Little Ramblers also included bass saxophonist Adrian Rollini as well as the famed Dorsey brothers, Tommy and Jimmy; the same lineup also recorded under a variety of other names, including the Goofus Five and the Vagabonds. This description applies to the group that recorded more than 25 titles for Columbia between July 1924 and July 1928. The next incarnation of the Little Ramblers c...