Jazz Crazy Records

An Archive of Early Jazz on 78 RPM

“Smile, Darn Ya, Smile” – Roy Fox and his Band f/ Al Bowlly (1931)

It’s been a rough year over here in the USA, and today I needed some cheering up. So here’s a lovely tune recorded in London by Colorado-born Roy Fox’s orchestra to bring a smile to your face. Features vocals by one of everyone’s favorite jazz crooners, Al Bowlly.

Enjoy, darn ya, enjoy!

Recorded in London, UK at the Monseigneur Restaurant on October 7, 1931.
Released as Decca F. 2580.

Credits:
Roy Fox – cornet, director
Nat Gonella, Sid Buckman – trumpet
Joe Ferrie – trombone
Jim Easton, Ernest Ritte – clarinet, alto sax, baritone sax
Harry Berly – tenor sax
Lew Stone – piano, arranger
Al Bowlly – guitar, vocals
Don Stuteley – string bass
Bill Harty – drums

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