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Polish Aristocrats Orchestra |
THE POLISH ARISTOCRATS ORCHESTRA
"We Work While We Play"
Call Mayflower 8437
The following list of names is taken from a Souvenir booklet of an Annual
Valentine Dance of the Black Sheep Athletic Association held Monday
Evening, February 14, 1938 at the Lithuanian Hall on the South Side,
(Pittsburgh)
Any information on the orchestra, the organization, or the hall is greatly
appreciated and will be added to this page. Photos most welcomed. Contact Dr.
Paul Valasek
Members of the Orchestra
Edward Wisniewski, Saxaphone and Director
Eugene Olszewski, Trumpet
Stephen Delach, Saxaphone
Joseph Zarnich, Accordion
Vincent Grejda, Saxaphone
Robert Allebrand, Drummer
Thaddeus Kubiak, Pianist
Chester Jakoski, Manager
Photo courtesy of Michael Serrino
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The Polish Aristocrats were a popular orchestra in the Western
Pennsylvania area prior to WW2. Eugene Olszewski was my father. He
passed away in 1990. As far as I know Chester Jakowski is a
surviving member. He hosted a Polka Radio Show on WJAS for at least
20 years. Dad loved his music and played in various bands until his
death at age 74.
Regards,
Tom Olszewski - Fort Lee, NJ
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