[Dixielandjazz] Make Believe Ballroom

[Stan Brager]

Ken;

I don't know if any recordings of the actual shows of "Make Believe 
Ballroom" exist, however you can still get the Charlie Barnet recording of 
the show's theme with the Barnet Modernaires (before they joined up with 
Glenn Miller). Barnet's recording was made on August 3, 1936 and was picked 
by Martin Block to be the theme for his show on WNEW.

Later that month, on the 24th, Barnet cut another tune which was destined to 
become the theme song for Stan Shaw's radio show - "Milkman's Matinee". Both 
tunes also feature lyrics by Andy Razaf.

Stan
Stan Brager

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From: "Ken Mathieson" <ken at kenmath.free-online.co.uk>
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Make Believe Ballroom


Hi Listers,

I've had an enquiry from a collector on the UK about the US radio series of 
yesteryear, Martin Block's Make Believe Ballroom. Do any of you know whether 
any recordings of shows exist and whether they are available?

Regards,

Ken Mathieson
www.classicjazzorchestra.org.uk