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 26-50 of 103 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-49221 | 10-in. | 12/3/1928 | Sentimental baby | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-49673 | 10-in. | 1/22/1929 | Wang-wang blues | Ben's Bad Boys ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BVE-49674 | 10-in. | 1/22/1929 | Yellow Dog blues | Ben's Bad Boys ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BVE-49675 | 10-in. | 1/22/1929 | Shirt-tail stomp | Ben's Bad Boys ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BVE-50905 | 10-in. | 3/1/1929 | Louise | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-50906 | 10-in. | 3/1/1929 | Wait 'til you see 'ma chérie' | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-50912 | 10-in. | 3/5/1929 | My kinda love | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-50913 | 10-in. | 3/5/1929 | On with the dance | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, vocalist | |
| Victor | BVE-53517 | 10-in. | 5/27/1929 | I'd like to be a Gypsy | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-53518 | 10-in. | 5/27/1929 | Finding the long way home | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-53947 | 10-in. | 7/25/1929 | In the hush of the night | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BVE-53948 | 10-in. | 7/25/1929 | Won'tcha? | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BVE-53949 | 10-in. | 7/25/1929 | Bashful baby | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BVE-53989 | 10-in. | 8/15/1929 | Where the sweet forget-me-nots remember | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-53990 | 10-in. | 8/15/1929 | Song of the blues | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-53991 | 10-in. | 8/15/1929 | True blue Lou | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-56105 | 10-in. | 8/22/1929 | Sweetheart, we need each other | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-56106 | 10-in. | 8/22/1929 | You're always in my arms (But only in my dreams) | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-56721 | 10-in. | 9/27/1929 | You've made me happy today! | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-56722 | 10-in. | 9/27/1929 | From now on | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Ben Pollack ; Charles Roberts | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-57637 | 10-in. | 11/29/1929 | Keep your undershirt on | Burt Lorin ; Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BVE-57638 | 10-in. | 11/29/1929 | Reaching for the moon | Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75409 | 10-in. | 3/19/1933 | Linger a little longer in the twilight | Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Doris Robbins | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-75410 | 10-in. | 3/19/1933 | I bring a song | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-75411 | 10-in. | 3/19/1933 | Low down upon the Harlem River | Ben Pollack Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Pollack, Ben - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81071438
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