Robert Maxwell

Robert Maxwell (born Max Rosen; April 19, 1921 – February 7, 2012) was an American harpist, songwriter, and teacher who wrote the music for two well-known songs: "Ebb Tide" and "Shangri-La" (originally a composition entitled "Fantasy for Harp"). He also wrote "Solfeggio", used in a repeated skit by entertainment television innovator Ernie Kovacs. Maxwell was the father of modern dancer Carla Maxwell, artistic director of The José Limón Dance Company. He and his two brothers, Abe Rosen (1916-2007) and Myor Rosen (1917-2009), all played the harp professionally. Abe Rosen was known for his work playing in New York shows and Myor Rosen was the principal harpist for the New York Philharmonic for thirty years.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 19, 1921 (New York City), Died February 7, 2012

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: harp, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 60 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	114835	5/5/1964	You belong to my heart	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114877	5/14/1964	Manha de carnaval	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114878	5/14/1964	Sophisticated lady	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114879	5/14/1964	Don't get around much anymore	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114880	5/14/1964	One o'clock jump	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115266	10/6/1964	La primavera	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115267	10/6/1964	April in Portugal	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115268	10/6/1964	Our Winter love	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115269	10/26/1964	Pumpkin yellow	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115270	10/26/1964	September in the rain	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115271	10/26/1964	Shine on harvest moon	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115272	10/26/1964	My funny Valentine	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115273	11/17/1964	The green leaves of Summer	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115274	11/17/1964	Spring is here	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115275	11/17/1964	I've got my love to keep me warm	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115276	11/17/1964	Summertime	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115277	12/2/1964	The right to love	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115450	12/2/1964	[Unknown title(s)]	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115451	12/2/1964	A Summer song	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115452	12/2/1964	Pumpkin yellow	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	115453	12/2/1964	[Unknown title(s)]	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	116342	7/14/1965	Theme from Morituri	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	116343	7/14/1965	Song of the Nairobi Trio	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	116344	12/1/1965	Pathfinder-1	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp
Decca	116345	12/1/1965	Ebb tide	Robert Maxwell	instrumentalist, harp

(Results 26-50 of 60 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maxwell, Robert," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/330399.

Maxwell, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/330399.

"Maxwell, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.