Fred Rich

Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s. Among the musicians in his band were the Dorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Bunny Berigan, and Benny Goodman. In the early 1930s, Elmer Feldkamp was one of his vocalists.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 31, 1898 (Warsaw), Died September 8, 1956 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, piano, lyricist, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 176-200 of 243 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W151780	10-in.	9/10/1931	Kiss me goodnight, not goodbye	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152370	10-in.	2/7/1933	You are too beautiful	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra ; Paul Small	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152371	10-in.	2/7/1933	There's a house on a hill	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra ; Paul Small	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152372	10-in.	2/7/1933	I'd write a song	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152373	10-in.	2/7/1933	You are the song	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152653	10-in.	12/20/1933	Love lost	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152654	10-in.	12/20/1933	Mississippi holiday	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra ; Vera Van	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152655	10-in.	12/20/1933	Let's fall in love	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152656	10-in.	12/20/1933	You have taken my heart	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra ; Phil Regan	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152657	10-in.	12/20/1933	Love is love anywhere	Freddie Rich and his Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W98297	12-in.	8/6/1926	Studio stunts	Columbia Artists	Vocalists, pianist, comic duo, and jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	W100340	10-in.	11/15/1929	He's so unusual	Rudy Marlow and his Orchestra [Fred Rich Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W100341	10-in.	11/15/1929	Dixie jamboree	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W100367	10-in.	2/17/1930	Strike up the band	Lloyd Keating and his Music [Fred Rich Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W100368	10-in.	2/17/1930	Send for me	Fred Rich Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
OKeh	9798	10-in.	June 1926	I'm just wild about animal crackers	Al Turk's Orchestra ; Earl Hayden	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
OKeh	S-70059	10-in.	July 1921	I'm looking for a bluebird (To chase my blues away)	Vaughn De Leath ; Rega Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
OKeh	74408	10-in.	Nov. 1926	Just a little longer	Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble	leader
OKeh	80141	10-in.	9/28/1926	On the Riviera	Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band (take C); with male vocal solo (takes A and B)	leader, composer
OKeh	80142	10-in.	9/28/1926	Hugs and kisses	Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band (take C); with male vocal solo (takes A and B)	leader
OKeh	W80205	10-in.	11/9/1926	I still believe in you	Hotel Astor Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	leader, composer
OKeh	W80248	10-in.	12/10/1926	Who do you love?	Happy Hour Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	composer
OKeh	W80734	10-in.	4/15/1927	I'm on my merry way	Happy Hour Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	leader
OKeh	W80735	10-in.	4/15/1927	Rosy cheeks	Happy Hour Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	leader
OKeh	W80736	10-in.	4/15/1927	My idea of heaven (Is to be in love with you)	Happy Hour Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	leader

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rich, Fred," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104098.

Rich, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104098.

"Rich, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.