During 1913, Elenkrig recorded around ten klezmer tracks under the name Elenkrig's Orchestra, which had a brassy and recognizably American sound. With the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Heindl was forced to turn almost exclusively to talent living in the United States.
In 1913, Elenkrig recorded about ten klezmer tracks with his orchestra, which had a distinctive and recognizable American sound. Following the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Heindl focused mainly on American-born artists.