Eddie Elkins' Orchestra - Who Cares?

Elkins (1897-1984) was a violinist and leader who found fame in New York city during his long 20s tenure at the 'Knickerbocker Grill'. In New York, Elkins appeared (in 1922) at the Knickerbocker Grill and the Pavillion Royal Hotel. Even though playing in New York, all the members of his band were native Californians. Indeed, a 1922 press release noted that some of his sidemen had previously played with the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. Between 1921 and 1925, his 10 piece band was recorded several times by Columbia. As a result of his popularity in New York, the Hollywood studios lured Elkins back home where he eventually was seen in a total of 7 films - all made between 1929 and 1930, and always playing himself as the orchestra leader. In April 1934, he made his last recordings. This tune, however, is a very early recording, made in 1922.