“Dip Your Brush – Snooks and the Memphis Ramblers (1931)

This band led by drummer “Snooks” Friedman recorded extensively for Victor and other labels in 1931-32. Around this same time the band played a long run at the Paramount Hotel in NYC, as well as recorded music for animated shorts and film. Snooks continued to play music until his retirement in 1972.

Recorded in New York City on May 21, 1931.
Released as Victor 22720.

Credits:
Ben Friedman (Snooks) – drums, director
James Migliore, Estes Monasco – trumpet
Ken Herlin – trombone
Walter Ashby – vocals, clarinet, alto sax
Elly Bellare – clarinet, alto sax
Al Muller – tenor sax
Rupe Biggadike – piano
Bob Cooke – banjo, guitar
Chuck Jordan – tuba, string bass