Coon-Sanders Original Night Hawk Orchestra - Collection 1921-32Founded in Kansas City in 1918 by drummer Carleton Coon and pianist Joe Sanders as The Coon Sanders Novelty Orchestra, they found fame via broadcasts of their 'live' performances from the city's Muelebach Hotel on radio WDAF, which could be heard across the USA, becoming the Night Hawk Orchestra because they played the late night spot through to 1a. m.. After making an early recording for Columbia in 1921, they recorded for Victor through the 1920s

would not be celebrated as one of the greatest chillers of all time today

It features studio and 'live' performances with The Sallie Martin Singers

As a radio and TV producer

"Chinese Rhythm"

the film offers rare and personal insights into the worlds of two of the most fascinating personalities in the international arts and music scene

pianist Vaclav Macha

Frankie's Crew

and including a couple of titles he made as a member of the Paramount All Stars

"My Foolish Heart"

Kameníková

In this concert with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra

who was an important personality in the musical life of the late nineteenth century