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 151-162 of 162 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-32529 | 10-in. | 4/21/1925 | Ah-ha! | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32544 | 10-in. | 4/27/1925 | Just a little drink | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32709 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | I had someone else before I had you (And I'll have someone after you're gone) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32710 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | Pal of my cradle days | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32711 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | The whole world is dreaming of love | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32712 | 10-in. | 5/21/1925 | Because of you (The world is mine) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32713 | 10-in. | 5/22/1925 | When eyes of blue are fooling you | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32714 | 10-in. | 5/23/1925 | Oh, how I miss you tonight | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-32715 | 10-in. | 5/23/1925 | Riverboat shuffle | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-33205 | 10-in. | 8/3/1925 | Mighty blue | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | BVE-33207 | 10-in. | 8/3/1925 | The farmer took another load away! Hay! Hay! | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | Musical group | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1922-06-18-01] | 10-in. | 6/18/1922 | Clover blossom blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | 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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