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 101-125 of 162 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-28460 | 10-in. | 9/10/1923 | The thrill of love | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28474 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Easy melody | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28475 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Are you lonely? | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28476 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | In a covered wagon with you | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28477 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Midnight rose | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28478 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Oh you little sun-uv-er-gun | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28869 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Lonesome and blue | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28870 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Wow! | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28871 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Forgetful blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28872 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Black sheep blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28873 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | Do you, don't you, will you, won't you love me too | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28874 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | When lights are low | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28875 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | You | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28876 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | My sweetie's sweeter than that | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28877 | 10-in. | 11/6/1923 | Queen of Egypt | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28878 | 10-in. | 11/6/1923 | The old folks at home | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28883 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | Oklahoma Indian jazz | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28884 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | Just one more kiss | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28885 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | One hour more | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-28886 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | That lullaby strain | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29820 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | Forget-me-not (Means remember me) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29821 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | At dawning (I love you) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29822 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | My dream moon | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29823 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | You left me out in the rain | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-29824 | 10-in. | 4/2/1924 | Doodle-doo-doo | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Benson Orchestra of Chicago," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
Benson Orchestra of Chicago. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113937.
"Benson Orchestra of Chicago." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 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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