Arnold Ross

Arnold Ross (January 29, 1921, Boston - June 5, 2000, Culver City, California) was an American jazz pianist.

Arnold learned clarinet, trumpet, and violin as a child before picking up piano when he was twelve years old. He played on a cruise ship before relocating to New York City, working there with Jack Jenney. He then joined Vaughn Monroe's backing band, and in 1943 was drafted and entered the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. From 1944 to 1947 he worked with Harry James; around the same time he played with Harry Edison, Charlie Ventura, and Charlie Parker. He moved to California in 1947, working with Lena Horne, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Crosby, and Billy Eckstine, in addition to leading his own small group.

By 1960 Ross had become addicted to heroin, and entered a Synanon treatment program; he became affiliated with the Synanon organization and appeared in the Synanon film in 1965. He worked extensively with Nelson Riddle from 1968 to 1976, and was active as a touring performer into the 1990s.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 29, 1921 (Boston), Died June 5, 2000 (Culver City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, accordion, electric organ, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 84 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-066438 10-in. 6/30/1941 Sam, you made the pants too long Ziggy Talent ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-066796 10-in. 10/17/1941 The shrine of St.Cecillia Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-066797 10-in. 10/17/1941 Tune Town shuffle Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-066798 10-in. 10/17/1941 And so it ended Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-066799 10-in. 10/17/1941 One foot in heaven Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067579 10-in. 8/15/1941 Two in love Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067580 10-in. 8/15/1941 Loved one Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067581 10-in. 8/15/1941 One, two, three o'lairy (Oh! My! Whoa! Mary!) Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067582 10-in. 8/15/1941 Hawaiian Sunset Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067731 10-in. 9/2/1941 Moonlight masquerade Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067732 10-in. 9/2/1941 I got it bad and that ain't good Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067733 10-in. 9/2/1941 Something new Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-067734 10-in. 9/2/1941 The window washer man (Rub, rub, rub!) Marilyn Duke ; Ziggy Talent ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068348 10-in. 11/24/1941 Tica ti - tica ta Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068349 10-in. 11/24/1941 I guess I'll be on my way Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068350 10-in. 11/24/1941 Last night I said a prayer Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068351 10-in. 11/24/1941 Somebody else in taking my place Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068352 10-in. 11/24/1941 I don't want to walk without you Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068675 10-in. 12/18/1941 Seeing you again did me no good Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068676 10-in. 12/18/1941 On the Street of Regret Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068677 10-in. 12/18/1941 Tangerine Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068678 10-in. 12/18/1941 Sometimes Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068679 10-in. 12/18/1941 Pretty little busy body Marilyn Duke ; Jack Fay ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068680 10-in. 12/18/1941 All for love Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068883 10-in. 1/15/1942 Don't tell a lie about me, dear (And I won't tell the truth about you) Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band. with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 26-50 of 84 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ross, Arnold," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105061.

Ross, Arnold. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105061.

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

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105061

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