Adrian Rollini
Adrian Francis Rollini (June 28, 1903 – May 15, 1956) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played the bass saxophone, piano, vibraphone, and many other instruments. Rollini is also known for introducing the goofus, a free-reed instrument resembling a saxophone, in jazz music. As a leader, his major recordings included "You've Got Everything" (1933), "Savage Serenade" (1933) and "Got The Jitters" (1934) on Banner, Perfect, Melotone, Romeo, Oriole, "A Thousand Good Nights" (1934) on Vocalion, "Davenport Blues" (1934) on Decca, "Nothing But Notes", "Tap Room Swing", "Jitters", "Riverboat Shuffle" (1934) on Decca, and "Small Fry" (1938) on Columbia. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 28, 1903 (New York City), Died May 15, 1956 (Homestead)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1938
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone saxophone, bass saxophone, vibraphone, leader, goofus, saxophone, xylophone, celeste, hot fountain pen (miniature clarinet), kazoo, drums, composer
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Recordings (Results 101-119 of 119 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 39439 | 10-in. | 3/20/1935 | Nothing but notes | Joe Venuti's Blue Four | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 39440 | 10-in. | 3/20/1935 | Tap room blues | Joe Venuti's Blue Four | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 60906 | 10-in. | 3/17/1936 | Tap room swing | Adrian Rollini Orchestra | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 60907 | 10-in. | 3/17/1936 | Swing low | Adrian Rollini Orchestra | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 60908 | 10-in. | 3/17/1936 | Stuff, etc. | Adrian Rollini Orchestra | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 60909 | 10-in. | 3/17/1936 | Lessons in love | Adrian Rollini Orchestra | instrumentalist, bass saxophone, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 61455 | 10-in. | 12/4/1936 | Vibrollini | Adrian Rollini Trio | instrumentalist, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 61456 | 10-in. | 12/4/1936 | Driftin' | Adrian Rollini Trio | instrumentalist, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 61460 | 10-in. | 12/7/1936 | My mother's last goodbye | Adrian Rollini Trio | instrumentalist, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 61507 | 10-in. | 1/11/1937 | Rebound | Adrian Rollini Trio | instrumentalist, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 61508 | 10-in. | 1/11/1937 | Jitters | Adrian Rollini Trio | instrumentalist, vibraphone | ||
| Decca | 63138 | 10-in. | 1/7/1938 | Bill | Artists vary | instrumentalist, bass saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63139 | 10-in. | 1/7/1938 | Singin' the blues | Artists vary | instrumentalist, bass saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63140 | 10-in. | 1/7/1938 | The sweetest story ever told | Artists vary | instrumentalist, bass saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63174 | 10-in. | 1/18/1938 | Bei mir bist du schoen | Adrian Rollini Quintet | instrumentalist, vibraphone, xylophone | ||
| Decca | 63175 | 10-in. | 1/18/1938 | Josephine | Adrian Rollini Quintet | instrumentalist, vibraphone, xylophone | ||
| Decca | 63176 | 10-in. | 1/18/1938 | You' re a sweetheart | Adrian Rollini Quintet | instrumentalist, vibraphone, xylophone | ||
| Decca | 63177 | 10-in. | 1/18/1938 | True confession | Adrian Rollini Quintet | instrumentalist, vibraphone, xylophone | ||
| Decca | 63178 | 10-in. | 1/18/1938 | I've hitched my wagon to a star | Adrian Rollini Quintet | instrumentalist, vibraphone, xylophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rollini, Adrian," accessed June 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.
Rollini, Adrian. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.
"Rollini, Adrian." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 June 2024.
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LCNAR: Rollini, Adrian - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94107576
Wikidata: Adrian Rollini - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q374063
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/69116689
MusicBrainz: Adrian Rollini - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f560eccb-fa98-46a8-9290-93ff6f89b16c
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