Glen Gray
Glenn Gray Knoblauch (June 7, 1900 – August 23, 1963), known professionally as Glen Gray, was an American jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Metamora (village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States), Died August 23, 1963 (Plymouth (county seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1945
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, arranger
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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 307 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 66748 | 10-in. | 10/10/1939 | Shine on harvest moon | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, flute | ||
| Decca | 66749 | 10-in. | 10/10/1939 | Out of space | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, flute | ||
| Decca | 66750 | 10-in. | 10/10/1939 | Midnight lullaby | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, flute | ||
| Decca | 66753 | 10-in. | 10/11/1939 | Bless you (for being an angel) | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 67139 | 10-in. | 2/2/1940 | Watching the clock | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67140 | 10-in. | 2/2/1940 | I concentrate on you | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67141 | 10-in. | 2/2/1940 | Last night's gardenias | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67142 | 10-in. | 2/2/1940 | Would'st could I but kiss Thy hand, oh babe | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67235 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | Yours is my heart alone | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67236 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | You've got me out on a limb | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67237 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | Castle of dreams | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67238 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | The fable of the rose | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67239 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | A lover's lullaby | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67240 | 10-in. | 2/27/1940 | Save your sorrow for tomorrow | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67342 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Jimtown blues | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67343 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Big Bad Bill | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67344 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | No name jive, part 1 | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67345 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | No name jive, part 2 | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67459 | 10-in. | 4/3/1940 | Sierra Sue | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67460 | 10-in. | 4/3/1940 | Charming little faker | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67461 | 10-in. | 4/3/1940 | Polka dots and moonbeams | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67462 | 10-in. | 4/3/1940 | Soft winds | Glen Gray Orchestra | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67515 | 10-in. | 4/10/1940 | The pessimistic character | Casa Loma Orchestra ; Glen Gray | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67516 | 10-in. | 4/10/1940 | I haven't time to be a millionaire | Casa Loma Orchestra ; Glen Gray | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 67517 | 10-in. | 4/10/1940 | April played the fiddle | Casa Loma Orchestra ; Glen Gray | leader, instrumentalist, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gray, Glen," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104161.
Gray, Glen. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104161.
"Gray, Glen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Gray, Glen, 1906-1963 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83046964
Wikidata: Glen Gray - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q280103
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/5740077
MusicBrainz: Glen Gray - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7c3536ff-db06-4052-844a-c4f79d71379f
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/111076 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/111076
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