Albert Brunies Halfway House Orch Columbia 1959-D

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You are bidding on the record shown in the picture(s). Please carefully review all listing photos and read all written descriptions in the listing. .) Condition is N-. Recorded in New Orleans on December 17th, 1928. Albert "Abbie" Brunies, director and cornet, Sidney Arodin clarinet (and tinwhistle), Joe Loyacano alto sax, Glyn Lea "Red" Long piano, Angelo Palmisano banjo, Chink Martin brass bass, Emmett Rogers drums and Jihnny Saba violin. The Halfway House Orchestra was named after a dancehall called the Halfway House that was halfway between New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. The group was led by Abbie Brunies, brother of George Brunies. How We Grade 78s We use the VJM system to grade 78s. Grade Record N As new and un-played (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be un-played). N- Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage. E+ Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets. E Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches. E- Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, few light scratches. V+ V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally read more