Jan Garber Orchestra - Stardust (1937)

STARDUST
Words - Mitchell Parish, Music - Hoagy Carmichael
Jan Garber and His Orchestra (The Idol of the Air Lanes)
Recorded September 16, 1937
Brunswick 8039

Jan Garber (1894 - 1977) was a leader of dance band especially popular in the 1930s. He had a long career from the 1920s into 1960s. Attended Philadelphia's Combs Conservatory Of Music. Talented violinist, played in Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Military service in World War I as band director. Formed dance band in early 1920s with pianist Milton Davis called the Garber-Davis Orchestra under the direction of Jan Garber. In mid 1920s led his own band, featuring good semi-hot style. In early 1930s the band was fading, when playing Cleveland and heard the sweet band led by Freddie Lang. He offered to take over the band and get good bookings, was accepted. Thus was born Garber's famous sweet style. Featured mellow sax section with accentuated vibrato, muted brass, guitar obbligatos. In 1942 Garber surprised music world and switched to swing band, then reverted to sweet style in 1945.