Dave Tarras
Dave Tarras (1895 – February 13, 1989) was possibly the most famous 20th century klezmer musician. He is known for his long career and his very skilled clarinet playing. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1897 (Ternivka), Died February 13, 1989 (Oceanside)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, composer, leader, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 52 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-33871 | 10-in. | 11/16/1925 | Der Yiddisher march | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33872 | 10-in. | 11/16/1925 | Kalle bezetzens un a freilachs | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33873 | 10-in. | 11/16/1925 | Chasene niginim | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33874 | 10-in. | 11/16/1925 | Noch havdolo beim rebin | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33877 | 10-in. | 11/17/1925 | Oy, vai, Titina | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33878 | 10-in. | 11/17/1925 | Chasidim un misnagdim | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33879 | 10-in. | 11/17/1925 | Dem zaden's tanz | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-33928 | 10-in. | 11/17/1925 | Machetunim tanz | Joseph Cherniavsky ; Yiddish American Jazz Band | Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-58343 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | Noch a glezel wein | Dave Tarras | Clarinet solo, with instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, clarinet, songwriter | |
| Victor | BVE-58343 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | Nuch a glezel wein | Dave Tarras | Clarinet solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-58344 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | In a sheink | Dave Tarras | Clarinet solo, with instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BVE-58344 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | In a Rumenishe sheink | Dave Tarras | Clarinet solo, with instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047206 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Tzigainer chasene | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047207 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Bardichiver nigun | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047208 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Chusen kale tanz | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047209 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Mazel tov | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047211 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Sol sein gelebt | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-047213 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Broiges tanz | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental quintet, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-051459 | 10-in. | 6/20/1940 | Odessa mama | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental ensemble, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-051460 | 10-in. | 6/20/1940 | Der freilicher klesmer | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Dave Tarras | Instrumental ensemble, with clarinet solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | BS-065000 | 10-in. | 4/15/1941 | Simoles bar mitsvo | Dave Tarras Instrumental Trio | Instrumental trio | composer, leader | |
| Victor | BS-065001 | 10-in. | 4/15/1941 | Chasapiko tou gamou (Χασαπικο του γαμου) | Dave Tarras Instrumental Trio | Instrumental trio | leader, composer | |
| Victor | BS-065002 | 10-in. | 4/15/1941 | Shifra tantzt (Shifra dances) | Dave Tarras Instrumental Trio | Instrumental trio | leader, composer | |
| Victor | BS-065007 | 10-in. | 4/15/1941 | Sirmpa (Σιρμπα) | Dave Tarras Instrumental Trio | Instrumental trio | leader, composer | |
| Victor | BS-068425 | 10-in. | 11/26/1941 | Shulem tanz | Abe Ellstein Orchestra ; Seymour Rechtzeit | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tarras, Dave," accessed July 6, 2022, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106264.
Tarras, Dave. (2022). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 6, 2022, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106264.
"Tarras, Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2022. Web. 6 July 2022.
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LCNAR: Tarras, Dave, 1897-1989 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n90692802
Wikidata: Dave Tarras - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5229964
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/7583310
MusicBrainz: Dave Tarras - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/af65c3ba-b8b3-431b-9a49-291748729816
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