Frank P. Banta

Pianist, composer, arranger and pioneer recording artist until his untimely death at the age of 33 in November, 1903. He is the father of Frank Banta, who was house pianist for the Victor Talking Machine Co. thru the 1910s - 1920s. Frank P. Banta recorded prolifically in the early years of the industry, and frequently accompanied popular vocalists of the day including Byron G. Harlan, Arthur Collins, [a847636], Billy Murray, [a1103193], [a2577546], [a732768] and many others.