Fred Rich & His Orchestra

**Fred Rich & His Orchestra** were one of the lively acts lighting up the dance halls and airwaves of the 1920s and ’30s. Led by pianist and bandleader Fred Rich, this ensemble specialized in the smooth, jazzy arrangements that defined the era’s dance-craze culture. Known for upbeat numbers like "Black Bottom" (a nod to the popular dance) and dreamy romantic ballads such as "My Blue Heaven" and "Moonlight on the Ganges," their music captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and the early swing years. Rich’s orchestra often recorded for major labels like Columbia and Victor, sharing stages and studio sessions with other big names of the time. While their sound has since become a staple of vintage jazz compilations, tracks like "Our Bungalow of Dreams" and "I Fell Head Over Heels in Love" keep their legacy twinkling in the retro spotlight.