“Let Me Dream” by Conklin's Society Orchestra 1919

Описание: “Let Me Dream” by Conklin's Society Orchestra 1919
Gennett 4594-B

From Google search (so take it with a grain of salt):
The specific individual who led Conklin's Society Orchestra is not clearly identified in available historical records, which is common for some of the many ephemeral recording groups from that era (late 1910s and early 1920s). The orchestra was likely a studio ensemble, where musicians were assembled for specific recording sessions under a generic name rather than being a formal, consistently touring band with a famous, singular leader. 

The records for this group primarily list the orchestra itself on labels like Gennett, without naming a specific conductor or bandleader in the way more famous contemporary Paul Whiteman was associated with his orchestra. 

It is possible that the "Conklin" in the name was a studio manager, an arranger, or a lead musician whose first name was not consistently used or recorded for posterity.

Conklin's Society Orchestra played popular music and dance tunes of the late 1910s and early 1920s. Their style was characteristic of the "society orchestra" sound of that era, which included waltzes and early foxtrots, bridging the gap between traditional light orchestral music and the emerging jazz styles. In early 20th-century American music society orchestras primarily provided live music for social events, particularly dancing and dining for the upper-middle and upper classes.

The year 1919 was a pivotal year marked by the end of World War I, which was formalized by the Treaty of Versailles. In the United States, the year saw the ratification of the 18th Amendment for Prohibition and the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. It was also a period of significant social upheaval, including the "Red Summer" of race riots and the first of the "Red Scare" anarchist bombings. 

Gennett Discography Link:
http://78discography.com/GNT4500.htm