Name/Title
Harry Owens OrchestraEntry/Object ID
2006.51.1.8Description
A photograph of the Harry Owens Orchestra, Lafayette Cafe, Los Angeles, probably 1927. The photo shows the nine-piece band with the leader in the center on stage at the Lafayette Cafe. Tenor saxophonist LaRue Hilliker, who is featured in the images .5-.7, is second from right. On the reverse is blue ink is the inscription: "Lou "Bun" Hilliker, Tenor Sax / with Harry Owens Orchestra, 1927 (Royal Hawaiians) / Lafayette Cafe, (Westlake Park area) L. A." Owens went on to fame with his Royal Hawaiians at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. With creases, stains, chipped corners and other wear, the condition is fair to good.Lexicon
Search Terms
Harry Owens Orchestra, Lafayette Cafe, Bands (Music)--Los Angeles (Calif.), Musicians--Los Angeles (Calif.)
