Andy Tipaldi and his Ritz Carlton Orchestra - Fleur d'Amour (1926)

Andy Tipaldi and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra

Fleur d'Amour

1926

We are hearing Canada jazz Montréal style.

In 1923, two Tipaldi brothers (John and Andy) became managers of an ensemble which they renamed the Melody King's Dance Orchestra.

The new band played in Montréal.

The Melody Kings recorded a few dozen titles in 1923 and 1924 for Montréal's His Master's Voice.

The banjo player is Andy Tipaldi.

The violinist is John Tipaldi, and he wrote the ensemble’s arrangements.