Buster Bennett

James Joseph "Buster" Bennett (March 19, 1914 – July 3, 1980) was an American blues saxophonist and blues shouter. His nickname was "Leap Frog". At various times in his career, he played the soprano saxophone, the alto, and the tenor. He was known for his gutbucket style on the saxophone. He also played the piano and the string bass professionally.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 19, 1914 (Pensacola), Died July 3, 1980 (Houston)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, alto saxophone

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-044075	10-in.	11/7/1939	Block and tackle	Buster Bennett ; Washboard Sam	Male vocal duet, with washboard band	vocalist
Victor	BS-049340	10-in.	7/29/1940	Why did you do that to me?	Washboard Band (Washboard Sam)	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Victor	BS-049341	10-in.	7/29/1940	Digging my potatoes—no. 2	Washboard Band (Washboard Sam)	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Victor	BS-049342	10-in.	7/29/1940	Chiselin' blues	Washboard Band (Washboard Sam)	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Victor	BS-049343	10-in.	7/29/1940	Morning dove blues	Washboard Band (Washboard Sam)	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bennett, Buster," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108444.

Bennett, Buster. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108444.

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