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 76-100 of 162 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | B-27517 | 10-in. | 1/30/1923 | Someday you'll cry over someone (As I have cried over you) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-27518 | 10-in. | 1/30/1923 | Think of me | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-27519 | 10-in. | 1/31/1923 | Loose feet | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-27524 | 10-in. | 1/31/1923 | Sweet one | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-27525 | 10-in. | 1/31/1923 | Old time medley fox trot | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28114 | 10-in. | 6/13/1923 | In a tent | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28115 | 10-in. | 6/13/1923 | Love is just a flower | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28116 | 10-in. | 6/13/1923 | I'm drifting back to dreamland | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28117 | 10-in. | 6/14/1923 | Just for tonight | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28118 | 10-in. | 6/14/1923 | Nobody knows but my pillow and me | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28124 | 10-in. | 6/14/1923 | I never miss the sunshine (I'm so used to the rain) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28125 | 10-in. | 6/15/1923 | Dreams of India | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28126 | 10-in. | 6/15/1923 | March of the mannikins | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28127 | 10-in. | 6/15/1923 | The cat's whiskers | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28406 | 10-in. | 7/20/1923 | No no Nora | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28407 | 10-in. | 7/20/1923 | What could be sweeter | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28415 | 10-in. | 7/25/1923 | Somebody's wrong | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28416 | 10-in. | 7/25/1923 | Other lips | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28432 | 10-in. | 8/17/1923 | Sobbin' blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28433 | 10-in. | 8/17/1923 | Royal Garden blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28436 | 10-in. | 8/21/1923 | Mean, mean mamma | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28437 | 10-in. | 8/21/1923 | Shim me sha wabble | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with piano duet | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28447 | 10-in. | 8/27/1923 | Foolish child | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28448 | 10-in. | 8/27/1923 | That old gang of mine | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
Victor | B-28459 | 10-in. | 9/10/1923 | Wolverine blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Benson Orchestra of Chicago," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
Benson Orchestra of Chicago. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
"Benson Orchestra of Chicago." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 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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