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 126-150 of 162 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-29825 | 10-in. | 4/2/1924 | Wait'll you see my gal | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29826 | 10-in. | 4/2/1924 | Lonely little wallflow'r | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29827 | 10-in. | 4/2/1924 | Back in Hackensack, New Jersey | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30298 | 10-in. | 6/19/1924 | Tears of happiness | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30299 | 10-in. | 6/19/1924 | The doodle-um blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30400 | 10-in. | 6/19/1924 | Pickin' 'em up and layin' 'em down | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30401 | 10-in. | 6/20/1924 | Vampanella | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30569 | 10-in. | 8/14/1924 | Morning (Won't you ever come 'round) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30570 | 10-in. | 8/14/1924 | Tea for two | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30708 | 10-in. | 8/21/1924 | Sing a little song | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30709 | 10-in. | 8/21/1924 | After all I adore you | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30729 | 10-in. | 8/28/1924 | That's Georgia | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30778 | 10-in. | 9/8/1924 | My Rose Marie | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30779 | 10-in. | 9/8/1924 | Forsaken blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30780 | 10-in. | 9/8/1924 | I picked the wrong one to love | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30781 | 10-in. | 9/8/1924 | Copenhagen | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30946 | 10-in. | 9/29/1924 | Words | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30947 | 10-in. | 9/29/1924 | Keep on dancing | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30948 | 10-in. | 9/29/1924 | Some other day, some other girl | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30949 | 10-in. | 9/30/1924 | Go, Emmaline | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-30955 | 10-in. | 9/30/1924 | See what you've done | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-31142 | 10-in. | 11/4/1924 | Underneath a sunny sky | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-31143 | 10-in. | 11/4/1924 | King Porter stomp | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-31161 | 10-in. | 11/11/1924 | Heart broken strain | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-31162 | 10-in. | 11/11/1924 | Tallahassee | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | 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.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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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