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 101-103 of 103 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	DLA 1236	10-in.	4/18/1938	Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses	Ben Pollack Orchestra	leader
Decca	L 5250		12/9/1949	That's a plenty	Hoagy Carmichael	instrumentalist, traps
Decca	L 5251		12/9/1949	At the Darktown Strutter's Ball	Hoagy Carmichael	instrumentalist, traps

(Results 101-103 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.