On the fragments of Benny shows from 1933-34, you can hear Frank Black’s orchestra. Awesome. One of those big-budget, elephantine, but hot, hot radio orchestras. It’s maddening that only snippets survive.
Not familiar with Frank Black, but it does sound like something I might like. I am fond of that sort of full-blooded, bouncy, vibrant radio/studio orchestra sound, like in the vein of the 1936 Bill Challis radio transcriptions.
Plus, I do like the uniquely ‘lilting’ sound of 1920s California/West Coast bands, such as Herb Wiedoeft, Abe Lyman, Herman Kenin and such... the sort of breezy, laid-back style that’s reminiscent of what one hears in the old, early-30s Hal Roach comedy shorts.
One nice, later George Olsen record I have, and always particularly liked, is his version of “Big City Blues.” The 78rpm I have is in almost near-mint condition. I also really like his “Everybody Loves My Baby” recording.