The All-Star Trio or All Star Trio was a musical ensemble consisting of

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on the

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along with Frank Banta or

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on the piano and F. Wheeler Wadsworth on the saxophone. It was among the most popular musical outfits of the very early Jazz Age. Their music was promoted as "dance music".

History

The group began recording in 1918. In 1920 they toured in support of the Aeolian Vocalion company. Their popularity was such that their recordings were released overseas by

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in their French catalog. The trio made additional recordings for

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, Lyric Records Okeh Records, and

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. However, they are most associated with the

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label, and are prominently featured in Victor advertising of the era. Joel Whitburn, in his chart recreations, estimates that the Trio had the equivalent of 6 top-20 hits between 1919 and 1921, including "I'll Say She Does", "I Want a Daddy Who Will Rock Me to Sleep", "Poor Little Butterfly Is a Fly Gal Now", " You'd Be Surprised", " Swanee", and "Moonbeams", all for Victor.

Style

Recorded performances are usually performed in March-style, played "straight" through the first strain, and then the second strain would include improvisation, increased rhythmic values, and often a melodic tempo speeding of up to four-times the original timing.

References

External links

All Star Trio recordings
at the Discography of American Historical Recordings. *The All-Star Trio at th
National Jukebox
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