Arden-Ohman Orchestra

Arden & Ohman
American pianists Victor Arden (1893-1962) and Phil Ohman (1896-1954)
Background information
GenresJazz
Years active1922 — 1932
LabelVictor Records Brunswick Records
Past membersVictor Arden Phil Ohman

The Arden-Ohman Orchestra was an American orchestra headed by bandleaders Victor Arden and Phil Ohman in the 1920s and 1930s. They recorded several hits, including "I Love a Parade", and served as the pit band for Broadway shows such as Lady, Be Good (1924), Tip-Toes (1926) and Spring Is Here (1929).[1]

History

After the end of World War I, musician Victor Arden (1903–August 8, 1962) traveled to New York, where met pianist Phil Ohman (October 7, 1896–1954).[2] Arden originally went to New York to record piano rolls, but the two ended up forming a duo, which became the Arden-Ohman Orchestra.[2] They served as the pit orchestra for Broadway shows such as Lady, Be Good (1924), Tip-Toes (1926) and Spring Is Here (1929).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Chadbourne, Eugene. "Arden-Ohman Orchestra". Allmusic. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Lee 2005, p. 95.

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