1926 CALIFORNIA RAMBLERS AKA GOLDEN GATE ORCH Edison DD

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WEEK 2 of 3 weeks of great auctions, I am happy to hold your winnings and bill you at the end of the cycle.

IMPORTANT: I AM HAPPY COMBINE MULTIPLE SHIPMENTS.

IF YOU WIN MULTIPLE ITEMS DO NOT USE EBAY CHECK OUT to get low combined postage. Send me an invoice request instead.

A series of great  JAZZ Records from early Ragtime to Beb-Bop on 78 rpm Victrola Records

B A ROLFE and his Palais D'OR orchestra

and the CALIFORNIA RAMBLERS in HOT EDISON JAZZ (if that's not a contradiction) as the GOLDEN GATE ORCHESTRA
The Golden Gate Orchestra was none other than the geographically challenged California Ramblers (who were actually based in Ohio and never did so much as a single documented gig in California) doing a bit of moonlighting. The band, whatever its ts name of the day, generally centered around the considerable talents of bass saxophonist Adrian Rollini and featured at one time or another Red Nichols, Stan King and the Dorsey Brothers, among others. They recorded numerous sides between 1925 and 1929 under various group names for the Edison Company (yes, the energy giant, which in the '20s had its fingers in a lot of pies, including the nascent recording business, although none of the tracks presented here was ever officially issued). The California Ramblers/Golden Gate Orchestra were about as hot as a dance band full of white jazz musicians ever got in those heady days of hip flasks, raccoon coats and the Charleston, and a quick listen to the early versions of "Ain't She Sweet" and "When the Red Red Robin" that are included here reveals a smooth, limber and confident ensemble unafraid to break out and just roll. If it all sounds a bit quaint and even a little alien in the 21st century, it was cutting edge back in the day, and Rollini in particular was undeniably in a class of his own. The transfers sound clear, warm and intimate, and kudos to Document Records for giving these rare recordings a renewed chance to shine.

Condition:

EXCELLENT - Rolfe has light greying for first 3 mm, otherwise great

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This is WEEK 2 of three consecutive weeks of auctions.

I am happy to hold your items and bill you at the end of the auction cycle (April 10).

Pls send me a note if you would like me to hold records

Multiple item shipping: I am happy to combine items for shipment in one parcel.

If you win multiple items, pls send me an INVOICE REQUEST to calculate the correct postage. Ebay check out will not give you the multiple item discount!

Records will be packed safely between corrugated cardboard in a sturdy box with plenty of padding for safe shipment.

Shipment is usually Media Mail, unless another service is requested. Shipping is at your risk, I will be happy to insure items at your cost.

I charge actual postage plus a small fee for packing materials

As always, I guarantee your satisfaction. If you don't like the item, just return it, and I will refund the full purchase price.

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage pick-up in person.

US Domestic Shipping:

Here is a rough guideline for US Media Mail Shipping:

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. Up to about 5 records, I will ship Edison Discs for the same rates. Above that and for international shipments, it will be actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-2$)

1 record: 4$

2 records: 5$

5 records: 6$

10 records: 8$

International Buyers:

I am very happy to ship records worldwide.

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. For Edison Discs in  international shipments, it will charge for the actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-2$) - for small quantities, it will not be much different from the charge for regular 78s.

Pls contact me for a shipping estimate, or send me an invoice request after close of auction.

Be aware that US Postal Rates can be high. Here are some examples.

Your best bet is the Large Priority box, everything that fits into a 12"x12"x5 1/2" box up to 20 pounds ships for 60$ (35$ Canada) worldwide.

However, I can get competitive rates from FedEx and the US Postal service for any kind of parcel weight

Germany (is pretty much the same for most countries, incl Japan and Western Europe)

1 record = 2 lbs 20$
4 lbs = 35$
20 lbs in 12x12" box 60$

Canada

1 record = 2 lbs 10$
4 lbs = 18$
20 lbs in 12x12" box ((12" albums won't fit)= 35$
I may be able to get some slightly better FedEx rates.
Pls email with your address for an estimate.

To estimate your shipment, pls go to

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My zip code is 94107.

Assume 1 pound per record plus 1 pound for packing.

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