“Down by the Old Seashore” – Joe Candullo and his Everglades Orchestra (1926)

A nice “bowling ball” style Pathé Actuelle disc with a splatter of black and red shellac by Joe Candullo and his Everglades Orchestra.

This side did not look promising based on the title, and I put it on with low expectations. The first 90 seconds are a pleasant straightforward dance band number with vocal. However, at 1:28, my ears perked up at Goof Moyer’s warbling alto sax solo that then led to excellent subsequent trombone, sax, and trumpet solos. Not too shabby at all, gentlemen! 👏👏👏

Recorded in New York City circa July 1926.
Released as Pathé Actuelle 36486

Credits:
Joe Candullo – violin, director
Leo McConville (?), Tommy Gott (?) – trumpet
Goof Moyer – clarinet, alto sax
Ray Stilwell – trombone
Gerry Salisbury – clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax
Frank de Carlo – piano
John Montesanto – banjo
Nick Farrara – tuba
Ray Bauduc – drums