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 151-175 of 224 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | 74341 | 10-in. | 9/7/1926 | She's still my baby | Araby Gardens Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | 80084 | 10-in. | 8/31/1926 | Ting-a-ling | Justin Ring ; Yellow Jackets | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | W80265 | 10-in. | 12/28/1926 | Tell me to-night | Paul Hagan ; Melody Sheiks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W81788 | 10-in. | 11/5/1927 | After I've called you sweetheart (How can I call you friend?) | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W81789 | 10-in. | 11/5/1927 | The hours I spent with you | Joe Davis | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| OKeh | W81890 | 10-in. | 11/29/1927 | The hours I spent with you | Seger Ellis ; Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W401427 | 10-in. | 12/5/1928 | Ev'rybody loves you | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W404012 | 10-in. | 5/9/1930 | I'm needin' you | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| OKeh | W405192 | 10-in. | 4/11/1933 | When the sun bids the moon goodnight | Freddy Martin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W405193 | 10-in. | 4/11/1933 | Hold me | Hotel Commodore Dance Orchestra [Freddy Martin Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 40342] | 10-in. | approximately Jan. 1925 | Baby—what is your name | Dave Harman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio | composer | |
| Brunswick | 12780-12783 | 10-in. | 4/2/1924 | Jealous | Marion Harris | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | 13057-13059 | 10-in. | 5/7/1924 | Jealous | Marion Harris | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | 13328-13331 | 10-in. | 6/14/1924 | Jealous | Californians ; Charles Kaley ; Abe Lyman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | 14327-14329 | 10-in. | 11/21/1924 | Where’s my sweetie hiding | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | 14543-14545 | 10-in. | 12/23/1924 | Because they all love you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | E28661 | 10-in. | 11/9/1928 | Ev’rybody loves you | Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | E33072 | 10-in. | June 1930 | I’m needin' you | Belle Baker | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | E33442 | 10-in. | 7/17/1930 | I’m needin’ you | Tom Clines and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E35069 | 10-in. | Nov. 1930 | My Missouri home | Joe Green Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35249 | 10-in. | Nov. 1930 | My Missouri home | Delivery Boys | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36083 | 10-in. | 2/17/1931 | Broken-hearted waltz | Regent Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36109 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | Teardrops and kisses | Red Nichols Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36191 | 10-in. | 2/26/1931 | Teardrops and kisses | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36477 | 10-in. | 3/17/1931 | Teardrops and kisses | Detroiters ; Milt Shaw | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Little, Jack," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108414.
Little, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108414.
"Little, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 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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