[Dixielandjazz] Start up the Band

[Marek Boym]

Thank you.
With kind regards

On 7 July 2015 at 06:57, Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au> wrote:

> Marek Boym wrote:
> > Judy Garland is the singer, but who is playing?  Is this a Paul Whiteman
> contingent?
> >
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ghj7XY5L87Y#t=188
> > Whether you know or not - enjoy!
>
> Dear Marek,
> Paul Whiteman played himself in the film 'Strike Up The Band' and his
> orchestra was used for some soundtrack items
> However, so far as I can find, "Drummer Boy" featured Judy Garland, Six
> Hits and a Miss and the MGM Studio Orchestra with Mickey Rooney playing
> drums and vibraphone.
> Yes, among many things Rooney was also a competent musician.
> Kind regards,
> Bill.