Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra - Sweet Madness

Rollini (1903-1956) played the bass saxophone, piano, xylophone, and many other instruments. Rollini is also known for introducing the goofus in jazz music. He cut many sides under the California Ramblers and formed two subgroups- The Little Ramblers (starting in 1924) and the Goofus Five (most prominently 1926-1927). He recorded with Hanshaw, Cliff Edwards Joe Venuti and his Blue Four, The University Six, Miff Mole, and Red Nichols. Some of his best work appears on the sides with Beiderbecke. He also worked with Wolfe Kahn, Trumbauer and Nichols. Fred Elizalde was leading a band in London. Rollini submitted his resignation to the Ramblers, and agreed to join Elizalde, along with Quealey, Felline, and Russin in 1927 and stayed until 1928. He continued to work with Lee Morse, The Dorsey Bros, Selvin and Teagarden till the 30s. In 1932 he formed Adrian Rollini and his Orchestra. This is one of their records, made in 1933. Vocal by Herb Weil.