Little is know about this American banjoist and guitarist, who came from New York City. While still in school he was the organizer and leader of the banjo club. He went into vaudeville, and toured the USA both as a band leader and a banjoist and guitarist. After World War I, Mandell was engaged by the London Savoy Hotel. There he worked and recorded with the Savoy Orpeans and the Savoy Havana Band. In January, 1929, he founded his own Rhythm Masters before returning to the USA on June 13, 1930. Mandell composed the tenor banjo solos "Take Your Pick" (1925), "Get Goin" (1925). "Banjomania" (1926), "The Savoy Rag" (1927) and "Little Fingers Tricks" (1927). Because of his lack of ability to read and write music, his published solos were usually arranged for him by Dave Thomas or Hyatt Berry (tenor banjo) and Emil Grimshaw (plectrum banjo).

The Banjo on Record - "A Bio-Discography" , Uli Heir and Rainer E. Lotz

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Edison Bell Winner Record 10375

Edison Bell Winner Record 10376

Edison Bell Winner Record 10377

Edison Bell Winner Record 10378