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 76-100 of 103 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W401559 | 10-in. | 1/25/1929 | In a great big way | Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | leader | |
| Brunswick | E27684 | 10-in. | 6/11/1928 | Tin roof blues | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36104 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | That’s the kind of man for me | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Brunswick | E36105 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | I’m one of God’s children (Who hasn’t got wings) | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Brunswick | E36106 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | No wonder I’m blue | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E36107 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | There’s rhythm in the river | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | leader | |
| Decca | DLA 910 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | Boogie woogie | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 911 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | California, here I come | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 912 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | My wild Irish Rose | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 913 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | Alice blue gown | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 914 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | Cuddle up a little closer | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 915 | 10-in. | 9/11/1937 | can't you hear me calling, Caroline? | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 945 | 10-in. | 9/21/1937 | If it's the last thing I do | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 946 | 10-in. | 9/21/1937 | I'm in my glory | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 947 | 10-in. | 9/21/1937 | You made me love you | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 948 | 10-in. | 9/21/1937 | The snake-charmer | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 1201 | 10-in. | 4/9/1938 | Morocco | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 1202 | 10-in. | 4/9/1938 | Fare Thee honey, fare Thee well | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 1203 | 10-in. | 4/9/1938 | Mr. Freddie blues | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 1204 | 10-in. | 4/9/1938 | Nobody's gonna take you from me | Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys | instrumentalist, traps | ||
| Decca | DLA 1231 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | You'll be reminded of me | Ben Pollack Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 1232 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | After you've gone | Ben Pollack Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 1233 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | There's rain in my eyes | Ben Pollack Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 1234 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | Everybody's doin' it | Ben Pollack Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 1235 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | This is the life ; The international rag | Ben Pollack Orchestra | 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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MusicBrainz: Ben Pollack - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6593ecce-4893-49d9-95f6-86965c02af0a
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