Jack Denny

Jack Denny (September 25, 1895 – September 15, 1950) was an American dance band leader during the pre-War years. He was born in the United States and started his musical career in Montreal, Quebec in 1920.

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Denny led dance bands with a conventionally styled orchestra during the 1920s, playing at various venues, including the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Canada. In 1931, he relocated to New York City, where he played at the newly opened Waldorf-Astoria Hotel the following year. Denny's band quickly gained popularity among the high society clientele of the Waldorf-Astoria, prompting him to develop a sweet and marvelous sound that had no brass section. His arrangements were often complex and fast-paced, unique for a sweet band.

The Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra consisted of four saxes, three violins, bass, piano, and drums, with the pianist sometimes doubling on accordion. They recorded around two dozen titles for Victor in 1932 and appeared in the film "Moonlight and Pretzels" in 1933.

After leading his band for many years, Denny retired from the band business about six years before his death and worked as a salesman for the Baldwin Piano Company. He died on September 15, 1950, at the age of 54. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1895, Died 1950

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, director, arranger, composer, conductor

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 132 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E31892-E31893 10-in. Jan. 1930 (The one I love) Just can’t be bothered with me Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick E31894-E31895 10-in. Jan. 1930 Hangin’ on the garden gate (Sayin' good-night!) Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal leader  
Brunswick E31896-E31897 10-in. Jan. 1930 A night of happiness Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick E31898-E31899 10-in. Jan. 1930 Beside an open fireplace Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) leader  
Brunswick PB446-PB447 10-in. Apr. 1928 Bells of St. Mary’s Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB448-PB449 10-in. Apr. 1928 I can’t do without you Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB450-PB451 10-in. Apr. 1928 [Unknown title(s)] Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB452-PB453 10-in. Apr. 1928 There’s always a way to remember (But I can’t find a way to forget) Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB454-PB455 10-in. Apr. 1928 [Unknown title(s)] Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB456-PB457 10-in. Apr. 1928 I still love you Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB458-PB459 10-in. Apr. 1928 Hello, Montreal! Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal effects leader  
Brunswick PB460-PB461 10-in. Apr. 1928 [Unknown title(s)] Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB462-PB463 10-in. Apr. 1928 Moments with you Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal effects leader  
Brunswick PB464-PB465 10-in. Apr. 1928 Whisper sweet and whisper low Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB466-PB467 10-in. Apr. 1928 Mississippi lullaby Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick PB468-PB469 10-in. Apr. 1928 [Unknown title(s)] Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader  
Brunswick ME36325 10-in. 5/9/1931 The waltz you saved for me Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick ME36326 10-in. 5/9/1931 I’ll be with you in apple blossom time Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick ME36385 10-in. 5/13/1931 Say a little prayer for me Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick ME36386 10-in. 5/13/1931 Stories Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick ME36387 10-in. 5/13/1931 Night after night Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal leader  
Brunswick ME36402 10-in. 5/14/1931 Have you forgotten? Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal leader  
Brunswick ME36403 10-in. 5/14/1931 Out of nowhere Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Brunswick ME36404 10-in. 5/14/1931 Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor (Canada) 7348 10-in. 1/6/1932 There's a million ways to say I love you Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
(Results 101-125 of 132 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Denny, Jack," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111151.

Denny, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111151.

"Denny, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111151

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