Herb Geller
Herbert Arnold Geller (November 2, 1928 – December 19, 2013) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 2, 1928 (Los Angeles), Died December 19, 2013 (Hamburg)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1952 - 1959
Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 82694 | 4/17/1952 | You're the cream in my coffee | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82695 | 4/17/1952 | The thrill is gone | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82696 | 4/17/1952 | Cherokee (Indian love song) | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82697 | 4/17/1952 | Pennies from heaven | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82698 | 4/17/1952 | Raisins and almonds | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82699 | 4/17/1952 | Terremoto | Jerry Wald Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8240 | 3/17/1955 | I'm forever counting geigers | Melrose Avenue Conservatory Chamber Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8241 | 3/17/1955 | Id | Melrose Avenue Conservatory Chamber Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8242 | 3/18/1955 | Skip to my loot | Melrose Avenue Conservatory Chamber Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8243 | 3/18/1955 | Speak easy | Melrose Avenue Conservatory Chamber Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8466 | 6/1/1955 | Groove juice | Jack Millman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8468 | 6/1/1955 | Bolero de Mendez | Jack Millman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8822 | 11/28/1955 | Minor call | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8823 | 11/28/1955 | Andante | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8824 | 11/28/1955 | Lighthouse 6/4 | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8825 | 11/28/1955 | cannon ball | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8845 | 12/12/1955 | Be my guest | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8846 | 12/12/1955 | Softly the horn blows | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8847 | 12/12/1955 | Mozartesque | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8899 | 1/9/1956 | Allegretto | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8900 | 1/9/1956 | Friar tuck | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8901 | 1/9/1956 | Pick yourself up | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8902 | 1/9/1956 | Le chasse | John Graas Nonet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 9113 | 4/2/1956 | Drag for beers | Leith Stevens' All-Stars | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 9114 | 4/2/1956 | Prelude to a rumble | Leith Stevens' All-Stars | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 9115 | 4/2/1956 | Bewildered | Leith Stevens' All-Stars | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 9116 | 4/2/1956 | Black rebel's ride | Leith Stevens' All-Stars | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10060 | 4/25/1957 | Bright eyes | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10061 | 4/25/1957 | You and I | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10062 | 4/25/1957 | Evil eyes | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10063 | 4/29/1957 | Airegin | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10064 | 4/29/1957 | Come rain or come shine | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10065 | 4/29/1957 | The big street | Bill Holman Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10462 | 8/14/1957 | Thunder Burt | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10463 | 8/14/1957 | Afterthoughts | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10464 | 8/14/1957 | How long has this been going on? | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10465 | 8/15/1957 | Jive at five | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10466 | 8/15/1957 | It's de-lovely | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10467 | 8/15/1957 | Sweets' bread | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10468 | 8/16/1957 | Interwoven | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10469 | 8/16/1957 | Home brew-1 | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10551 | 9/24/1957 | Flip top | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10552 | 9/24/1957 | Let's fall in love | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10553 | 9/24/1957 | Inch worm | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10554 | 9/24/1957 | You and the night and the music | John Graas Sextet | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10805 | 10/30/1958 | Jane's jump | Jack Kane Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10806 | 10/30/1958 | It's a lonesome old town | Jack Kane Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10807 | 10/30/1958 | Sound of the blues | Jack Kane Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 10808 | 10/30/1958 | Wouldn't it be loverly | Jack Kane Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11358 | 2/11/1959 | M-Squad theme | Leith Stevens Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11359 | 2/11/1959 | Peter Gunn | Leith Stevens Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11360 | 2/11/1959 | The thin man | Leith Stevens Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11361 | 2/11/1959 | Perry Mason theme | Leith Stevens Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Geller, Herb," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104117.
Geller, Herb. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104117.
"Geller, Herb." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Geller, Herb, 1928-2013 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83021405
Wikidata: Herb Geller - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q319042
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MusicBrainz: Herb Geller - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ad41e234-0469-440f-8de6-587b6c48e8b9
ISNI: 0000 0000 5513 5958 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000055135958
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