14 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Larry Adler on Rex Records, pairing a medley of popular songs with the famous 'Hungarian Dance No. 5', a staple of his recital repertoire; another sought recording of the harmonica virtuoso.AI summary
Rex 8597 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the virtuoso harmonica player and entertainer, recorded these solos — 'Love Forever', 'South American Joe', and 'Rubinstein's Melody in F' — for the small British label Rex in the early 1930s.AI summary
Rex 8598 Instrumental
Larry Adler was the world's greatest harmonica virtuoso and a celebrated concert and recording artist; this Rex Records pressing captures two of his selections, a 'Broadway Melody of 1936' medley and 'Hungarian Dance No. 5', showcasing his virtuosity and broad repertoire.AI summary
Rex 8700 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the great virtuoso harmonica player, recorded for Columbia. Adler was an internationally celebrated musician and remains actively collected; this side dates from the 1940s–1950s.AI summary
Columbia DB1490 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the greatest harmonica virtuoso of the 20th century, recorded 'I Won't Dance' and 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' on Regal; Adler was an internationally celebrated instrumentalist and film composer.AI summary
Regal MR1843 Instrumental
Larry Adler (1914–2001) was the world's most celebrated harmonica virtuoso, equally at home in classical transcriptions and popular ballads. This Columbia DB-series pressing of a Genevieve waltz and blues material shows his musical range.AI summary
Columbia DB3327 Instrumental
Larry Adler was the world's most celebrated harmonica virtuoso and a major concert and recording artist from the 1930s onwards. This Columbia DB-series 78 captures two of his characteristic lyrical interpretations, blending popular melody with sophisticated harmonic arrangement.AI summary
Columbia DB3327 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the American harmonica virtuoso, performing 'Goody/Lost' and 'You Hit the Spot/Touch of Your Lips' on Rex 8805.AI summary
Rex 8805 Instrumental
Larry Adler performing 'Hora Staccato' and 'Clair de Lune' on Brunswick 03720. Adler was a virtuoso harmonica player who achieved worldwide fame as a concert and recording artist; these are masterworks of the classical harmonica repertoire.AI summary
Brunswick 03720 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the American harmonica virtuoso, on Regal with 'Sophisticated Lady' and 'Tiger Rag'—showcase pieces for his instrument from the mid-20th century.AI summary
Regal MR1842 Instrumental
Larry Adler was a legendary harmonica virtuoso known for sophisticated jazz and popular arrangements; this Regal side preserves two Cole Porter standards from the 1930s.AI summary
Regal MR1843 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the virtuoso harmonica player, on Regal MR1939. Adler was famous for bringing the mouth organ into concert repertoire and appeared frequently on disc; UK copies of his recordings are less common than American pressings.AI summary
Regal MR1939 Instrumental
Larry Adler, the American harmonica virtuoso, recorded 'A Foggy Day' and 'Remember Me' for Columbia. These instrumentals showcase his refined playing on popular song melodies.AI summary
Columbia FB1886 Instrumental
Larry Adler was the most celebrated harmonica virtuoso of the 20th century, known for his interpretations of jazz standards and popular songs. This Regal MR1883 pressing of "Solitude" and "St. Louis Blues" captures Adler's sophisticated approach to the instrument, showcasing why he became a concert artist and film star.AI summary
Regal MR1883 Instrumental