Didn't I Tell You? - The Rhythmic Eight

The Rhythmic Eight were a recording band that was first led by Bert Firman. His brother John took over directing the band in the summer of 1928. The band had some of the best jazz musicians from the UK and from the US among its ranks at various times including Frank Guarente, Sylvester Ahola, Perley Breed, Arthur Lally, Norman Payne and Max Goldberg, among others. Recorded in Hayes, Middlesex, England on September 20, 1928. Personnel (from the 6th edition of Jazz Records by Brian Rust): John Firman director: Sylvester Ahola, Andy Richardson, trumpet / Arthur Lally, Barney Sorkin, clarinet, alto sax, baritone sax / Johnny Helfer, clarinet, tenor sax / Bert Read, piano/ Joe Brannelly, banjo, guitar / Billy Bell, tuba / Rudy Starita, drums/Maurice Elwin, vocal. mx: Yy-14518-3 Zonophome 5219