Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing".

Birth and Death Data: Born June 22, 1903 (Chicago), Died June 7, 1971 (Palm Springs)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, leader, director, vocalist, banjo, composer, songwriter

Notes: Also played drums.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 103 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	W401559	10-in.	1/25/1929	In a great big way	Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	leader
Brunswick	E27684	10-in.	6/11/1928	Tin roof blues	Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver	Jazz/dance band	composer
Brunswick	E36104	10-in.	2/19/1931	That’s the kind of man for me	New Orleans Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Brunswick	E36105	10-in.	2/19/1931	I’m one of God’s children (Who hasn’t got wings)	New Orleans Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Brunswick	E36106	10-in.	2/19/1931	No wonder I’m blue	New Orleans Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Brunswick	E36107	10-in.	2/19/1931	There’s rhythm in the river	New Orleans Ramblers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet	leader
Decca	DLA 910	10-in.	9/11/1937	Boogie woogie	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 911	10-in.	9/11/1937	California, here I come	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 912	10-in.	9/11/1937	My wild Irish Rose	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 913	10-in.	9/11/1937	Alice blue gown	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 914	10-in.	9/11/1937	Cuddle up a little closer	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 915	10-in.	9/11/1937	can't you hear me calling, Caroline?	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 945	10-in.	9/21/1937	If it's the last thing I do	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 946	10-in.	9/21/1937	I'm in my glory	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 947	10-in.	9/21/1937	You made me love you	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 948	10-in.	9/21/1937	The snake-charmer	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 1201	10-in.	4/9/1938	Morocco	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 1202	10-in.	4/9/1938	Fare Thee honey, fare Thee well	Connie Boswell		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 1203	10-in.	4/9/1938	Mr. Freddie blues	Connie Boswell		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 1204	10-in.	4/9/1938	Nobody's gonna take you from me	Ben Pollack and his Pick-A-Rib Boys		instrumentalist, traps
Decca	DLA 1231	10-in.	4/18/1938	You'll be reminded of me	Ben Pollack Orchestra		leader
Decca	DLA 1232	10-in.	4/18/1938	After you've gone	Ben Pollack Orchestra		leader
Decca	DLA 1233	10-in.	4/18/1938	There's rain in my eyes	Ben Pollack Orchestra		leader
Decca	DLA 1234	10-in.	4/18/1938	Everybody's doin' it	Ben Pollack Orchestra		leader
Decca	DLA 1235	10-in.	4/18/1938	This is the life ; The international rag	Ben Pollack Orchestra		leader

(Results 76-100 of 103 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.