Ben Pollack
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing". |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 22, 1903 (Chicago), Died June 7, 1971 (Palm Springs)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, leader, director, vocalist, banjo, composer, songwriter
Notes: Also played drums.
See Also: New Orleans Rhythm Kings
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 103 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | PBS-09569 | 10-in. | 7/6/1937 | Peckin' | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-010112 | 10-in. | 5/3/1937 | Peckin' | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-028175 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Tin roof blues | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W140710 | 10-in. | 6/22/1925 | Tin roof blues | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W143433 | 10-in. | 3/7/1927 | Tin roof blues | Sol Hoopii's Novelty Trio | Instrumental trio (Hawaiian) | composer | |
| Columbia | W152662 | 10-in. | 12/28/1933 | Got the jitters | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152663 | 10-in. | 12/28/1933 | Deep jungle | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter, leader | |
| Columbia | W152664 | 10-in. | 12/28/1933 | Swing out | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | W152665 | 10-in. | 12/28/1933 | I'm full of the devil | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152692 | 10-in. | 1/23/1934 | I wanna be loved | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152693 | 10-in. | 1/23/1934 | My little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio | vocalist, leader | |
| Columbia | W152694 | 10-in. | 1/23/1934 | Goin' to heaven on a mule | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152721 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | Dancing in the moonlight | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W152722 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | The voodoo | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152723 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | Ole mammy ain't gonna sing no more | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152724 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | Here goes | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152725 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | The beat of my heart | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152726 | 10-in. | 2/23/1934 | Alone on the range | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152755 | 10-in. | 5/29/1934 | Night on the desert | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152756 | 10-in. | 5/29/1934 | Sleepy head | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152757 | 10-in. | 5/29/1934 | Freckle face, you're beautiful | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Columbia | W152758 | 10-in. | 5/29/1934 | I've got a warm spot in my heart for you | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Doris Robbins | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | S-71605 | 10-in. | June 1923 | Tin roof blues | Harry Raderman's Jazz Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | W401535 | 10-in. | 1/16/1929 | Let's sit and talk about you | Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| OKeh | W401558 | 10-in. | 1/25/1929 | Shout Hallelujah! 'Cause I'm home | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Pollack, Ben - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81071438
Wikidata: Ben Pollack - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q816581
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MusicBrainz: Ben Pollack - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6593ecce-4893-49d9-95f6-86965c02af0a
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