Bunny Berigan Orchestra

Roland Bernard "Bunny" Berigan (November 2, 1908 – June 2, 1942) was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader who rose to fame during the swing era. His career and influence were shortened by alcoholism, and ended with his early demise at the age of 33 from cirrhosis. Although he composed some jazz instrumentals such as "Chicken and Waffles" and "Blues", Berigan was best known for his virtuoso jazz trumpeting. His 1937 classic recording "I Can't Get Started" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1975.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 2, 1908 (Hilbert), Died June 2, 1942 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, Musical group

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 224 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	60190	10-in.	12/4/1935	What is there to say?	Bud Freeman and his Windy City Five	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60191	10-in.	12/4/1935	The buzzard	Bud Freeman and his Windy City Five	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60192	10-in.	12/4/1935	Tillie's downtown now	Bud Freeman and his Windy City Five	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60193	10-in.	12/4/1935	Keep smilin' at trouble	Bud Freeman and his Windy City Five	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60201	10-in.	12/6/1935	Willow tree	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60202	10-in.	12/6/1935	Honeysuckle rose	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60203	10-in.	12/6/1935	Squeeze me	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60204	10-in.	12/6/1935	Down-hearted blues	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60229	10-in.	12/13/1935	You took advantage of me	Bunny Berigan ; Blue Boys [Bunny Berigan ensemble]	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60230	10-in.	12/13/1935	Chicken and waffles	Bunny Berigan ; Blue Boys [Bunny Berigan ensemble]	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60231	10-in.	12/13/1935	I'm coming Virginia	Bunny Berigan ; Blue Boys [Bunny Berigan ensemble]	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60232	10-in.	12/13/1935	Blues	Bunny Berigan ; Blue Boys [Bunny Berigan ensemble]	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60286	10-in.	12/27/1935	Moon over Miami	Dick Robertson Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60287	10-in.	12/27/1935	Cling to me	Dick Robertson Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60288	10-in.	12/27/1935	Lovely lady	Dick Robertson Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60289	10-in.	12/27/1935	With all my heart	Dick Robertson Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60295	10-in.	1/3/1936	The broken record	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60296	10-in.	1/3/1936	The broken record	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60311	10-in.	1/8/1936	I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60312	10-in.	1/8/1936	Mama don't allow it	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60313	10-in.	1/8/1936	(If I had) Rhythm in my nursery rhymes	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60314	10-in.	1/8/1936	I hope Gabriel likes my music	Mound City Blue Blowers	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60337	10-in.	1/15/1936	Moonburn	Bob Terry Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60338	10-in.	1/15/1936	My heart and I	Bob Terry Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	60339	10-in.	1/15/1936	It's been so long	Bob Terry Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 151-175 of 224 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bunny Berigan Orchestra," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103346.

Bunny Berigan Orchestra. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103346.

"Bunny Berigan Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.