Les Paul And His Trio
Trio formed in 1937 by Les Paul, with singer/rhythm guitarist Jim Atkins (older half-brother of guitarist Chet Atkins) and bassist/percussionist Ernie "Darius" Newton. They left Chicago for New York in 1938, landing a featured spot with Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians radio show. Apparently not the same band as [a=The Les Paul Trio].
Members: Les Paul, Ernie Newton, Jim Atkins (2), Lou Pallo, Bob Armstrong (3), Cal Goodin, Clinton Nordquist, and Bob Meyer (11)