Photo Gallery – Frank Trumbauer
Ad for Parlophone Records by Frank Trumbauer and by Miff Mole – F.T.
Fredrik writes, “This scan was made from the book “The world of Jazz in Printed Ephemera and Collectibles” by Jim Godbolt (London, 1990). Originally the ad was published in the May, 1928 issue of Melody Maker. Note that the music – as has been noticed recently in the forum – is nowhere described as “jazz” but as “modern dance music” or just “modern music.” Note also that Bix Beiderbecke is not mentioned in the ad in spite of the fact that he is highly prominent in the two Tram recordings. In contrast, Adrian Rollini is mentioned by name in the ad for Miff Mole’s records.
Ad for Parlophone Records by Frank Trumbauer and by Sophie Tucker – F.T.
An advertisement for Parlophone:
New Records of Modern Dance Music” in the “Melody Maker and British Metronome” issue of June 1928. Frank Trumbauer is described as the “King of All Saxophone Players and the greatest figure in Modern Music.
Note that Bix is mentioned along with Lang and Schutt -who in fact was not a member of the band; the pianist was Irving Riskin.. Other ads are for Joe Venuti’s Blue Four, the Goofus Five, Boyd Senter, and Sophie Tucker.
Ads for Trumbauer Records from 1927 Melody Maker – N.D.
1. Ad for Trumbology and For No Reason At All in C. Note that Arthur Schut is given as the pianist in For No Reason At All in C, when in fact, Bix is at the piano.
2. Ad for Way Down Yonder in New Orleans and I’m Coming Virginia. Note that Bix’s last name is misspelled as Beiderbeck and that he is described as the “King of trumpet players.” Once again, Arthur Schutt is incorrectly credited as the pianist when, in fact, it is Irving Riskin. There is also an ad for Mif Mole’s Little Molers’ recording of Davenport Blues, but the composer of the piece is not mentioned (of course, it is Bix).
3. Ad for Ostrich Walk and Riverboat Shuffle. Bix’s last name is misspelled as Bidelbeck, and he is described as he world’s greatest Trumpet player.
Signed Photograph of Frank Trumbauer, 1938 (?) – R.R.
I believe this photograph was taken in 1938 at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel.
Photo of Frank Trumbauer, mid 1930s – E.B.
Unknown location.
Frank Trumabuer in the Cover of February 1930 OKeh Catalogue – R.R.
Sheet Music of Trumbauer Solos – R.R.
The Trumbauer sheet music bears a single date: the copyright date of 1927. No credit is given for the transcription.
Photograph of Frank Trumbauer’s Trunk for Musical Instruments – J.Z.
Jerry Zolten wrote on 06/19/00: “Just acquired a great piece of jazz history–a trunk that belonged to Tram. On the lid, in faded white block letters, are these words: Frank Trumbauer-Musical Instruments-Paul Whiteman Orch-Theater-Do Not Drop.” Jerry kindly sent an image of the trunk on 07/16/00.
