Jack Little
Jack Little (born John Leonard; May 30, 1899 – April 9, 1956), (Another source gives his birth date as May 28, 1902.) sometimes credited Little Jack Little, was a British-born American composer, singer, pianist, actor, and songwriter whose songs were featured in several movies. He is not to be confused with the burlesque comedian also known as "Little" Jack Little, who stood 4'5". |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1899 (Silvertown), Died April 9, 1956 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, vocalist, piano, lyricist, leader
Notes: Born John Leonard Little; sometimes listed as "Little Jack Little."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 101-125 of 224 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W142078 | 10-in. | 4/22/1926 | Do you believe in dreams | Francis Craig Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 142523 | 10-in. | 8/11/1926 | She's still my baby | Albert Campbell ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | W142554 | 10-in. | 8/20/1926 | She's still my baby | Buffalodians | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 142555 | 10-in. | 8/21/1926 | She's still my baby | Arthur Fields ; Manhattan Dance Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W142928 | 10-in. | 11/10/1926 | She's still my baby | Four Aristocrats | Male vocal quartet, with steel guitar, ukulele, and piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W142985 | 10-in. | 12/3/1926 | Tell me to-night | Ford and Glenn | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | 143145 | 10-in. | 11/24/1926 | Ting-a-ling | Tony Pace ; Tommy Christian Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W143174 | 10-in. | 12/10/1926 | Tell me to-night | California Ramblers ; Frank Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 143188 | 10-in. | 12/15/1926 | Tell me to-night | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; John Ryan | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W144368 | 10-in. | 7/13/1927 | Who is your who? | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano, composer | |
| Columbia | W144369 | 10-in. | 7/13/1927 | The rosary | Jack Little | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | W144492 | 10-in. | 7/22/1927 | A mother's prayer at twilight | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | W144493 | 10-in. | 7/22/1927 | Are you lonesome to-night? | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | W144529 | 10-in. | 8/2/1927 | Pretty Pol' | Jack Little | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano, composer | |
| Columbia | W144530 | 10-in. | 8/2/1927 | Who's wonderful, who's marvelous? Miss Annabelle Lee | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | 144645 | 10-in. | 9/8/1927 | After I've called you sweetheart (How can I call you friend) | Royal Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W144781 | 10-in. | 9/21/1927 | After I've called you sweetheart (How can I call you friend) | Charles Kaley | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | composer | |
| Columbia | W144795 | 10-in. | 9/24/1927 | After I've called you sweetheart (How can I call you friend) | The Cavaliers ; Frank Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 144938 | 10-in. | 11/1/1927 | The hours I spent with you | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 145268 | 10-in. | 12/2/1927 | The hours I spent with you | Bar Harbor Society Orchestra [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W145539 | 10-in. | 1/17/1928 | The hours I spent with you | Art Gillham | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | W145649 | 10-in. | 2/16/1928 | There ought to be a law against that | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W145673 | 10-in. | 2/21/1928 | I wonder | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W145674 | 10-in. | 2/21/1928 | One more night | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | instrumentalist, piano, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W145677 | 10-in. | 2/23/1928 | Sunshine | Jack Little | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Little, Jack," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108414.
Little, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108414.
"Little, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Little Jack Little
Discogs: Jack Little
Allmusic: Jack Little
IMDb: Jack Little
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Little, Jack, 1900-1956 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00037716
Wikidata: Little Jack Little - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6113707
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/26607572
MusicBrainz: Little Jack Little - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3cef1505-b204-4c0f-a311-ce95c4ad0492
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