John Krachtus, Alte Heimat - Free Archive Audio
Author(s): John Krachtus Orchester
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Performer: John Krachtus Orchester
Matrix and take number: 82028, take B
Catalog number: OKeh 85174 (12-inch 78 rpm record)
Runout: Ⓦ82028B A-1
Title: Alte Heimat [i.e., Old Home Country]
German - Orchestra
Recorded Chicago, IL, December 7, 1927.
Notes
Accordionist John Krachtus (1895-1946) led a German folk band in Chicago that comprised two violins, a saxophone, two cornets, a trombone, tuba, banjo, piano, xylophone, and his accordion.
The recording on the other side of this disc: Gebirgsrosen.
Technical Notes: Some light crackling throughout.