Benson Orchestra of Chicago
The Benson Orchestra of Chicago was an American musical ensemble that was popular during the 1920s. Founded by Edgar A. Benson, its members at different times included saxophonist Frankie Trumbauer, drummer Gene Krupa, and pianists Roy Bargy and, later, Don Bestor, who served as its musical directors. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1920
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1925
Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 162 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-25986 | 10-in. | 1/31/1922 | Jimmy | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25987 | 10-in. | 1/31/1922 | Little thoughts | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25988 | 10-in. | 2/1/1922 | Angel child | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25989 | 10-in. | 2/1/1922 | My mammy knows | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-25990 | 10-in. | 2/2/1922 | Black-eyed blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26546 | 10-in. | 6/19/1922 | Oogie oogie wa wa | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26547 | 10-in. | 6/19/1922 | Deedle deedle dum | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26558 | 10-in. | 6/19/1922 | Clover blossom blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26560 | 10-in. | 6/20/1922 | Birdie | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with whistling | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26561 | 10-in. | 6/20/1922 | Swanee bluebird | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with whistling | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26562 | 10-in. | 6/20/1922 | Broken hearted blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26801 | 10-in. | 7/17/1922 | On the Alamo | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26802 | 10-in. | 7/17/1922 | Say it while dancing | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26806 | 10-in. | 7/17/1922 | Don't bring me posies | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26837 | 10-in. | 8/22/1922 | Those longing-for-you blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26838 | 10-in. | 8/22/1922 | Tomorrow morning | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26839 | 10-in. | 8/22/1922 | Stuttering (I'm always stuttering) | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26861 | 10-in. | 9/6/1922 | The world is waiting for the sunrise | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26872 | 10-in. | 9/13/1922 | Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goo'bye) | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26874 | 10-in. | 9/13/1922 | Do I? | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-26875 | 10-in. | 9/14/1922 | I'm through (Shedding tears over you) | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-27513 | 10-in. | 1/29/1923 | Down in Maryland | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-27514 | 10-in. | 1/29/1923 | Trot along | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-27515 | 10-in. | 1/30/1923 | Starlight Bay | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-27516 | 10-in. | 1/30/1923 | Georgia cabin door | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Benson Orchestra of Chicago," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
Benson Orchestra of Chicago. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
"Benson Orchestra of Chicago." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Benson Orchestra of Chicago
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008018603
Wikidata: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16823037
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/312730339
MusicBrainz: Benson Orchestra of Chicago - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/17797c2d-bd4c-4fae-9a4d-ead822646991
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