Frank Westphal
Frank Christian Westphal (June 15, 1889 – November 23, 1948) was an American pianist, dance band leader and composer who recorded in the 1920s, following the end of his marriage to singer Sophie Tucker. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Chicago (city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America), Died 1948 (Hines (unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, songwriter, piano, lyricist
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 95 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-25147 | 10-in. | 4/10/1921 | Toddle | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-25157 | 10-in. | 4/13/1921 | Trying to smile | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | leader, composer | |
| Victor | B-25158 | 10-in. | 4/13/1921 | Just keep a thought for me | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-26837 | 10-in. | 8/22/1922 | Those longing-for-you blues | Roy Bargy ; Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-30708 | 10-in. | 8/21/1924 | Sing a little song | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-46410 | 10-in. | 7/15/1928 | Sweetheart I'm sorry (that I made you cry) | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-51649 | 10-in. | 4/22/1929 | When it comes to the end of day | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-53994 | 10-in. | 8/16/1929 | When you come to the end of the day | Paul Oliver [i.e., Frank Munn] | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Victor | BS-035571 | 10-in. | 4/6/1939 | Old fashioned locket | Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | 79648 | 10-in. | 1/20/1921 | Soft and low | Columbia Stellar Quartette | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 79661 | 10-in. | 1/26/1921 | Toddle | Paul Biese Trio | Instrumental trio | composer | |
| Columbia | 80194 | 10-in. | 2/16/1922 | She's a mean job | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80195 | 10-in. | 2/16/1922 | If you knew | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80196 | 10-in. | 2/16/1922 | Those longing for you blues | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 80293 | 10-in. | 4/11/1922 | Where the Volga flows | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80294 | 10-in. | 4/11/1922 | Pick me up and lay me down in dear old Dixieland | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80295 | 10-in. | 4/12/1922 | Keep on building castles in the air | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80296 | 10-in. | 4/12/1922 | Birdie | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80297 | 10-in. | 4/12/1922 | Those longing for you blues | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 80384 | 10-in. | 6/12/1922 | Dancing fool | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80385 | 10-in. | 6/12/1922 | Flapper walk | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Columbia | 80386 | 10-in. | 6/12/1922 | Serenade blues | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80387 | 10-in. | 6/12/1922 | Grey morn | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80388 | 10-in. | 6/12/1922 | Yankee Doodle blues | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Columbia | 80475 | 10-in. | 8/15/1922 | Don't bring me posies | Frank Westphal Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Westphal, Frank," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114381.
Westphal, Frank. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/114381.
"Westphal, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Westphal, Frank (Frank C.), 1889-1948 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008118847
Wikidata: Frank Westphal - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1444438
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/51508795
MusicBrainz: Frank Westphal - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ec8fc1f2-298f-4432-b032-9d4d278aaaa4
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1961327 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1961327
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