From his headquarters in New York City, the bold, brash violinist built a transatlantic empire with jazz-flavored dance orchestras operating under his name in the United States, England, and elsewhere during the roaring '20s. This 26-track compilation features an excellent sampling of Specht's recorded output, all meticulously restored from the best available sources by renowned engineer Nick Dellow for superb sound, with many rare selections making their CD debuts! The deluxe 40-page booklet features extensive notes with exhaustive research by Grammy-nominated author Mark Berresford, generously illustrated with many previously unpublished photos! Rivermont.