Ferde Grofé
Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, known as Ferde Grofé (March 27, 1892 – April 3, 1972) (pronounced ) was an American composer, arranger, pianist and instrumentalist. He is best known for his 1931 five-movement symphonic poem, Grand Canyon Suite, and for having orchestrated George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue for its 1924 premiere. During the 1920s and 1930s, he went by the name Ferdie Grofé. |
Birth and Death Data: Born March 27, 1892 (New York City), Died April 3, 1972 (Santa Monica)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, arranger, director, songwriter, leader, celeste
Notes: Name also appears as Ferdie Grofé.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 159 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-30177 | 10-in. | 6/11/1924 | By the waters of Minnetonka | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BVE-30177 | 10-in. | 9/8/1926 | By the waters of Minnetonka | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger, instrumentalist, celeste | |
| Victor | C-30180 | 12-in. | 6/12/1924 | A suite of serenades | Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | C-30181 | 12-in. | 6/12/1924 | A suite of serenades | Paul Whiteman Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | B-30635 | 10-in. | 8/13/1924 | Pozzo | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | B-30636 | 10-in. | 8/13/1924 | Little old clock on the mantel | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | B-30699 | 10-in. | 9/5/1924 | Whoa! Nellie! | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | B-30822 | 10-in. | 9/15/1924 | My road (Mi senda) | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | B-31554 | 10-in. | 12/29/1924 | Fascinating rhythm | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-32576 | 10-in. | 5/7/1925 | Charleston | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-32748 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Hymn to the sun | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BVE-32749 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Caprice viennois | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BVE-33360 | 10-in. | 9/2/1925 | I'm tired of everything but you | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-33361 | 10-in. | 9/2/1925 | Days of hearts and flowers | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-35236 | 10-in. | 3/24/1926 | Lulu Belle | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-35244 | 10-in. | 3/26/1926 | Kamennoi-ostrow | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | CVE-35247 | 12-in. | 3/27/1926 | Mississippi, part 1 | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | CVE-35248 | 12-in. | 3/27/1926 | Mississippi, part 2 | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-35840 | 10-in. | 8/19/1926 | Sakuntala | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BVE-35841 | 10-in. | 8/19/1926 | Marche slave | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BVE-36036 | 10-in. | 8/11/1926 | The birth of the blues | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-36090 | 10-in. | 9/2/1926 | Why do ya roll those eyes (¿Por qué me haces ojos?) | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BVE-36590 | 10-in. | 11/13/1926 | Steppin' around | Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with banjo | composer, director | |
| Victor | BVE-36890 | 10-in. | 11/1/1926 | In Araby with you | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra | instrumentalist, celeste | |
| Victor | BVE-37273 | 10-in. | 12/20/1926 | I know that you know | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Grofé, Ferde," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104209.
Grofé, Ferde. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104209.
"Grofé, Ferde." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ferde Grofé
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LCNAR: Grofé, Ferde, 1892-1972 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83065664
Wikidata: Ferde Grofé - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q375958
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/79166770
MusicBrainz: Ferde Grofé - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/524d91c8-2162-4a41-a88e-600fa87d8b32
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