Paul Romby Tanz-Orchester - The Yale Blues

Although this most remarkable 1927 recording was made in Germany, Paul Romby was a Frenchman, who was a saxophone and clarinet player, member of the first saxophone quartet, founded in 1928, which he joined in the early 30's. Besides being a composer, Romby profusely arranged classical and popular pieces for both abovementioned instruments. I was unable to find any information about his bandleading actvities, but this definitely is an excellent version of The Yale Blues, showcasing virtuosic musicianship. The Yale Blues was a 1927 composition by British composer Vivian Ellis, and it became widely popular, with a number of American bands recording it -- it's a very catchy tune. The sheet music came complete with steps for a dance, and the name "Yale Blues" became a generic term for any music that you could dance those steps to.