John Krachtus, Alte Heimat - Free Audiobook

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.

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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.