Fulcher’s Novelty Orchestra

Fulcher’s Orchestra shown in 1925

Fulcher’s Novelty Orchestra was an Augusta-based dance band led by Charles Fulcher (1896-1958). He served as composer and director as well as playing clarinet and violin. The band later recorded for Columbia Records and performed from Miami to Chicago.

Both tracks recorded on Nassau Street were released by Okeh Records in the United States and on the Lindström label in Germany.

Charles Fulcher – clarinet, violin, director
A.D. Barfield – trumpet
Frank Crutcher – tenor saxophone
Otis Haislip – alto saxophone
Gwynn Hester – banjo
Sandy Jordan – drums
Chuck Jordan – tuba
Pop Miller – trombone
Bo Norris – piano
Neely Plumb – alto saxophone