Benson Orchestra of Chicago
The Benson Orchestra of Chicago was an American musical ensemble that was popular during the 1920s. Founded by Edgar A. Benson, its members at different times included saxophonist Frankie Trumbauer, drummer Gene Krupa, and pianists Roy Bargy and, later, Don Bestor, who served as its musical directors. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1920
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1925
Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 162 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-25159 | 10-in. | 4/14/1921 | I like it | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25160 | 10-in. | 4/14/1921 | [Unknown title(s)] | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25161 | 10-in. | 4/14/1921 | At night | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25162 | 10-in. | 4/14/1921 | I'm nobody's baby | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25163 | 10-in. | 4/15/1921 | Love moon | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25164 | 10-in. | 4/15/1921 | Sweet and low | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25165 | 10-in. | 4/15/1921 | Na-Jo | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25166 | 10-in. | 4/15/1921 | Nestle in your daddy's arms | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25167 | 10-in. | 4/15/1921 | June moon | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25700 | 10-in. | 9/28/1921 | Bimini Bay | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25701 | 10-in. | 9/28/1921 | One kiss | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25702 | 10-in. | 9/28/1921 | My sunny Tennessee | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25703 | 10-in. | 9/29/1921 | Wabash blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25704 | 10-in. | 9/29/1921 | Ma! | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25705 | 10-in. | 9/29/1921 | Just like a rainbow | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25706 | 10-in. | 9/29/1921 | No one's fool | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25707 | 10-in. | 9/30/1921 | Tuck me to sleep in my old 'Tucky home | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25710 | 10-in. | 10/1/1921 | Mississippi cradle | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25711 | 10-in. | 10/1/1921 | Peggy O'Neil | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25980 | 10-in. | 1/28/1922 | Venetian love boat | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25981 | 10-in. | 1/28/1922 | Virginia blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25982 | 10-in. | 1/30/1922 | After the rain | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25983 | 10-in. | 1/30/1922 | Tee-pee blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25984 | 10-in. | 1/30/1922 | In Bluebird Land | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with whistling | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25985 | 10-in. | 1/31/1922 | Ten little fingers and ten little toes | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Benson Orchestra of Chicago," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
Benson Orchestra of Chicago. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
"Benson Orchestra of Chicago." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Benson Orchestra of Chicago
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008018603
Wikidata: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16823037
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/312730339
MusicBrainz: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/17797c2d-bd4c-4fae-9a4d-ead822646991
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