Jack Pleis
Jack K. Pleis (May 11, 1917 – December 5, 1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. He recorded on London and Decca Records in the 1950s, and Columbia Records in the 1960s. During the course of his career, Pleis worked with many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Benny Goodman, Earl Grant, Brenda Lee, and Joe Williams. Between 1950 and 1976, more than 150 songs were arranged by Pleis. His surname is pronounced "Pleece" (to rhyme with "fleece"). |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 11, 1917 (Philadelphia), Died December 5, 1990 (Palm Springs)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1961
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, piano, arranger, composer
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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 467 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 103344 | 9/20/1957 | [Unknown title(s)] | Kay Armen | leader | |||
| Decca | 103707 | 11/18/1957 | Spin the wheel | Frances Burnett | leader | |||
| Decca | 103708 | 11/18/1957 | Oh so wonderdul | Frances Burnett | leader | |||
| Decca | 103709 | 11/18/1957 | A promise made a fool of me | Frances Burnett | leader | |||
| Decca | 103710 | 11/18/1957 | He's gone | Frances Burnett | leader | |||
| Decca | 103721 | 11/19/1957 | Around the world in 80 days | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103722 | 11/19/1957 | Tammy | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103723 | 11/19/1957 | True love | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103730 | 11/20/1957 | Whatever will be will be | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103731 | 11/20/1957 | Secret love | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103732 | 11/20/1957 | Hi-lili, hi-lo | Four Aces | leader | |||
| Decca | 103786 | 12/2/1957 | Tenderly ; The anniversary waltz ; One love ; Little child (Daddy dear) ; A little street where old friends meet | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103787 | 12/2/1957 | Drifting and dreaming ; It looks like rain in cherry blossom lane ; My shining hour ; There will never be another you ; I've heard that song before | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103788 | 12/2/1957 | I'll walk alone ; I'm glad there is you ; It's been a long, long time ; I still get jealous ; Sentimental journey | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103789 | 12/4/1957 | Mister Sandman ; Dear hearts and gentle people ; Enjoy yourself ; You call everybody darling ; Be my life's companion | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103790 | 12/4/1957 | Ole buttermilk sky ; S'posin' ; Angry ; Sioux City Sue ; In the middle of an island | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103791 | 12/4/1957 | Oh! My Pa-Pa ; Be anything (but be mine) ; Memories of you ; Have you ever been lonely ; A dreamer's holiday | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103792 | 12/4/1957 | Red sails in the sunset ; A tree in the meadow ; My prayer ; In the chapel in the moonlight ; Good night, wherever you are | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103793 | 12/5/1957 | Melody of love ; Keep it a secret ; If ; You're the only star ; Anniversary song | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103794 | 12/5/1957 | I love my baby ; S-h-i-n-e ; That's my weakness now ; Exactly like you ; Somebody else is taking my place | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103795 | 12/5/1957 | I love you, I love you, sweetheart of all my dreams ; On the sunny side of the street ; The glory of love ; Wrap your troubles in dreams ; Side by side | Jack Pleis, his Piano and Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 103882 | 12/16/1957 | Jumpin' Jack | The Kalin Twins | leader | |||
| Decca | 103883 | 12/16/1957 | Walking to school | The Kalin Twins | leader | |||
| Decca | 103884 | 12/16/1957 | The spider and the fly | The Kalin Twins | leader | |||
| Decca | 104557 | 3/14/1958 | All at once | Toni Arden | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pleis, Jack," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106364.
Pleis, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106364.
"Pleis, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Pleis, Jack - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91084892
Wikidata: Jack Pleis - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18158379
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/21321434
MusicBrainz: Jack Pleis - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/87af1bab-3e13-4cff-b129-8893fd886203
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