Don Bestor & His Orchestra - Charming

Before I uploaded a homonymous song by Smith Ballew, but this one is different. This outstanding orchestra certainly deserves more attention. During the 20's, Don Bestor led one of the hottest bands around, the Benson Orchestra of Chicago. In the 1930's, however, like most orchestras, he evoluated towards a sweeter style. This lovely record was made in 1934.The vocal might be by the Pickens sisters. Further personnel included: Don Bestor, piano and leader; Jack Forsythe, clarinet and alto saxophone; Floyd Griswold and Eugene Huls, banjo; John Hibner, alto saxophone; Walter Payne, alto and baritone saxophone; Joe Quartell, trombone; Ray Raymond, cornet; Ray Rohle, drums; James Roth, bass brass; Guy Shrigley, clarinet and tenor saxophone, as well as Charles Yontz, trumpet.