Ellis Stratakos & His Jung Hotel Orchestra-A Precious Little Thing Called Love

Very little is known today about trombonist Ellis Stratakos, who for many years led the hotel band of New Orleans' Jung Hotel and who recorded only one single disc in New Orleans. Personnel included Ellis Stratakos, tb-dir; John Hyman and Howard Reed, c; John Reininger and Joe Loyacano, as and one db box; Eddie Powers, ts; an unknown violinist; Joe Wolf, p; Fred Loyacano, g; Dave Fridge, bb; Von Gammon, d. The vocal solo on this 1929 recording is by Fred Loyacano.