Horace Heidt (1901-1986) was an American pianist, bandleader and broadcast personality. His band, Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights, toured vaudeville and performed on radio during the1930s and 1940s. Singer Matt Dennis got his start with Heidt's band, and Art Carney was the band's singing comedian. The Heidt band's recordings were highly successful. For his contribution to radio, Horace Heidt has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1631 Vine Street and a second star for his contribution to television at 6628 Hollywood Boulevard. This brilliant recording was probably made around 1930. The vocalist is Jerry Bowne.