The Charleston Chasers was an American studio recording ensemble active from
1925 to 1930 that recorded music for Columbia Records. The group recorded early
versions of notable songs such as "After You've Gone", "Ain't Misbehavin'", and
"My Melancholy Baby". Their 1931 recording of "Basin Street Blues" featured
Benny Goodman, who noted it as his first opportunity to showcase his musical
personality on record. The group's rendition of "Someday Sweetheart" was
included in the soundtrack of the Depression-era crime drama Road to Perdition.
Associated artists included Vic Berton, Jim...