Penthouse Serenade: Victor Arden - Phil Ohman & Their Orch. - When We're Alone, 1932

Victor Arden -- Phil Ohman & Their Orchestra, Vocal refrain: Frank Munn - When We're Alone (Penthouse Serenade) Fox-Trot (Will Jason /Val Burton), Victor 1932

NOTE: Victor Arden -- Phil Ohman & Their Orchestra came up with frequent hit recordings during the 30's, including classics of Americana such as "I Love a Parade". For a decade beginning in 1925, the Arden-Ohman orchestra held forth in the 'pits' of many long-running Broadway hits, and recorded a repertoire of mostly show tunes. The group was formed by a pair of pianist and songwriters. Victor Ardencame to New York quite early in the 20th century in order to make piano rolls. This is where he met Phil Ohman, the two formed a piano duo based on their many mutual musical interests, gaining an impressive reputation in the many small clubs clustered around the area of 52nd Street. In 1924 they were hired for the Broadway musical "Lady Be Good, the start of what would be many such gigs including the show Tip Toes in 1926 and Spring Is Here in 1929. The duo expanded the group into a fuller sound that was known for both excellent material and arrangements, spotlighting a variety of vocalists including Frank Munn or Frank Luther.