B. A. Rolfe
Benjamin Albert Rolfe (October 24, 1879 – April 23, 1956) was an American musician known as "The Boy Trumpet Wonder" who went on to be a bandleader, recording artist, radio personality, and film producer. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 24, 1879 (Brasher Falls–Winthrop), Died April 23, 1956 (Walpole)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, trumpet, director, composer, session supervisor
Notes: Sometimes sub-credited on disc labels as "Trumpet virtuoso."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 238 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 11514 | 10-in. | 2/11/1927 | What does it matter? | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | 11515 | 10-in. | 2/11/1927 | It's O.K. Katy with me | Van Buren Clark ; Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | 11516 | 10-in. | 2/15/1927 | My lady's boudoir—Suite | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | leader | |
| Edison | 11517 | 10-in. | 2/15/1927 | My lady's boudoir—Suite | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | leader | |
| Edison | 11554 | 10-in. | 3/4/1927 | Fallen leaf | Palais D'Or Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | leader | |
| Edison | 11555 | 10-in. | 3/4/1927 | You're the one for me | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11587 | 10-in. | 3/18/1927 | Oh, promise me | B. A. Rolfe | Trumpet solo | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11588 | 10-in. | 3/18/1927 | Don't be cross | B. A. Rolfe | Trumpet solo | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11614 | 10-in. | 3/29/1927 | The chocolate soldier : Selections | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | 11615 | 10-in. | 3/29/1927 | The merry widow : Selections | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11643 | 10-in. | 4/12/1927 | The seven ages of a kiss | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra ; Leslie W. Joy | Orchestra, with recitation | leader | |
| Edison | 11644 | 10-in. | 4/12/1927 | The seven ages of a kiss | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra ; Leslie W. Joy | Orchestra, with recitation | leader | |
| Edison | 11653 | 10-in. | 4/15/1927 | One summer night | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; J. Donald Parker ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11654 | 10-in. | 4/15/1927 | There's something nice about everyone but there's everything nice about you | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; J. Donald Parker ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11670 | 10-in. | 4/28/1927 | The more we are together | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11671 | 10-in. | 4/28/1927 | Oh! Isabella | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11686 | 10-in. | 5/5/1927 | Some other day | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | 11687 | 10-in. | 5/5/1927 | The doll dance | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11702 | 10-in. | 5/17/1927 | A day in Venice | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | leader | |
| Edison | 11703 | 10-in. | 5/17/1927 | A day in Venice | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | leader | |
| Edison | 11713 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | Down in the old neighborhood | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | 11714 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | Sax appeal | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11724 | 10-in. | 6/8/1927 | Buffalo rhythm | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11725 | 10-in. | 6/8/1927 | Rocky Mountain blues | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Edison | 11740 | 10-in. | 6/16/1927 | (What do I care what) Somebody said | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, trumpet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rolfe, B. A.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109984.
Rolfe, B. A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109984.
"Rolfe, B. A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Rolfe, B. A. (Benjamin A.), 1879-1956 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no94037870
Wikidata: B. A. Rolfe - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4833896
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