Hungarian Melodies by Vincent Bach
Vincent Bach’s publication of Hungarian Melodies was his most famous musical arrangement for Cornet soloists and accompanists (piano, large orchestra, or large band) and was very popular with audiences when released.
East 41st Street
circa 1925 – 1928
Based on the published location, this version of Hungarian melodies would have been published between 1922 and 1928. Note the mention of the Bach Stradivarius Long Model Cornet, and Stradivarius Bb trumpet which were introduced in the fall of 1925.
621 East 216th Street / Bronx Era
circa 1928 – 1953
Based on the published location, this version of Hungarian melodies would have been published between 1928 – 1953.
Mt. Vernon Era
circa 1953 – 1962
Based on the published location, this version of Hungarian melodies would have been published between 1953 and 1962, before the purchase of the Vincent Bach Corporation by H. & A. Selmer in 1962.
This is an excellent recording of Vincent Bach’s Hungarian Melodies by Richard Byrd, trumpet on YouTube.
℗ 2004 Richard Byrd
source: from the Gilbert Mitchell library
source: from the BachLoyalist collection
