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 176-200 of 238 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | N-118 | 10-in. | 2/10/1928 | Can't help lovin' dat man | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Edison | N-252 | 10-in. | 5/14/1928 | Deep Hollow | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-284 | 10-in. | 6/1/1928 | No parking | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-301 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | Come back, Chiquita | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal quartet | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-302 | 12-in. | 6/26/1928 | You took advantage of me | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal quartet | leader | |
| Edison | N-307 | 10-in. | 6/19/1928 | Pell Street bells | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-308 | 10-in. | 6/19/1928 | For old times' sake | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-426 | 12-in. | 9/13/1928 | Roses of yesterday | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-427 | 12-in. | 9/13/1928 | It must be love | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-491 | 10-in. | 10/9/1928 | Billie | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-492 | 10-in. | 10/9/1928 | Where were you? Where was I? | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-507 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | King for a day | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra | director | |
| Edison | N-508 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | I can't give you anything but love | B. A. Rolfe Concert Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Edison | N-520 | 10-in. | 10/23/1928 | You tell me your dream | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-521 | 10-in. | 10/23/1928 | Woman disputed (I love you) | Palais D'Or Orchestra ; B. A. Rolfe | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet, leader | |
| Edison | N-563 | 10-in. | 11/15/1929 | Blue night | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-564 | 10-in. | 11/15/1929 | Gypsy | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Edison | N-604 | 10-in. | 11/30/1928 | Dance, little lady | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-605 | 10-in. | 11/30/1928 | A room with a view | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-631 | 12-in. | 12/13/1928 | Makin' whoopee | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | leader | |
| Edison | N-632 | 12-in. | 12/13/1928 | I'm bringing a red-red rose | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-647 | 10-in. | 12/20/1928 | A love tale of Alsace Lorraine | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-648 | 10-in. | 12/20/1928 | I'll get by (As long as I have you) | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-694 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | Mia bella rosa | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Edison | N-695 | 10-in. | 1/11/1929 | Let's do it (Let's fall in love) | B. A. Rolfe Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rolfe, B. A.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109984.
Rolfe, B. A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109984.
"Rolfe, B. A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 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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