The Orchestra was formed as a result of a lifelong interest in early 20th Century history and thus the inspiration for an ensemble arose out of Andrew Nolte's vast collection of old records, orchestrations, piano music, film, magazines and newspapers. After their early appearances the Orchestra had developed a reputation for performing music of the 1920s with an unmatched pep and vitality, a dedication to authenticity, and highly focused on engaging their audiences. In an age where the Art Deco age is nearly entirely lost from living memory, the era of the wireless, pre-sound motion pictures and the gramophone it strongly evoked and lives on within the Orchestra!