Ambrose Mayfair Hotel Orchestra-Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

Recently I posted another version, but I couldn't resist this exquisite one. Ambrose (1896-1971) was an English bandleader and violinist. After playing in the USA he was engaged by the Embassy Club for 2 years, before taking up a job in New York. After a year he returned to the Embassy Club until 1927. Subsequently he accepted an offer by the Mayfair Hotel, with a contract including broadcasting. Ambrose stayed at the Mayfair for 6 years. In 1933 Ambrose was asked to accept a cut in pay at the Mayfair; refusing, he went back to the Embassy Club, and after three years there (and a national tour), he rejected American offers and returned to the Mayfair Hotel in 1936. He then went into partnership with Jack Harris (an American bandleader), and in 1937 they bought a club together (Ciro's Club). For 3 months they even employed Art Tatum there. Ambrose then worked at the Café de Paris until World War II. This outstanding record was probably made in 1931 and the vocal is by Sam Browne.