Harry Pollock was a violinist who led bands under a few different names (Harry Pollock and his Diamonds, Harry Pollock’s Blue Diamonds, Harry Pollock and his Orchestra) who recorded primarily for the Gennett label from 1926-1929.
His recordings can also be found released under various pseudonyms (The Harlequinaders, The Alabama Serenaders, The Alabama Red Jackets, The Indiana Hotel Broadcasters, The Sunny South Dance Orchestra, Fenwyck’s Dance Orchestra, and The Riverside Dance Band) on the Champion, Challenge, and Silvertone labels.
Unfortunately, not much information can be found about Harry Pollock or his band members.
Recorded in New York City on September 2, 1926.
Released as Gennett 3377.
Also released as Champion 15140 and Challenge 124.
Credits:
Harry Pollock – violin, director
Unknown performers – 2 trumpets / trombone / clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax / clarinet, alto sax / clarinet, tenor sax / piano / banjo / tuba / drums
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