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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 84 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-068884 10-in. 1/15/1942 Loretta Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band. with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068885 10-in. 1/15/1942 Somebody nobody loves Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band. with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068886 10-in. 1/15/1942 Honey dear Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band. with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-068887 10-in. 1/15/1942 Arthur Murray taught me dancing in a hurry Ziggy Talent ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band. with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071430 10-in. 9/30/1941 Doodle la do da Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071431 10-in. 9/30/1941 I struck a match in the dark Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071432 10-in. 9/30/1941 Under your window Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071433 10-in. 9/30/1941 'Fraidy cat Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071434 10-in. 9/30/1941 A sinner kissed an angel Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071958 10-in. 2/24/1942 Me and my Melinda Johnny Turnbull ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071959 10-in. 2/24/1942 My little cousin Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071960 10-in. 2/24/1942 Tom Thumb Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071961 10-in. 2/24/1942 A fireside chat Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-071962 10-in. 2/24/1942 Commodore Clipper Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Victor BS-073424 10-in. 3/11/1942 Three little sisters Four V's ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-073425 10-in. 3/11/1942 Be brave, beloved Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-073426 10-in. 3/11/1942 Sleepy lagoon Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-073427 10-in. 3/11/1942 Coming out party Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-075419 10-in. 7/8/1942 Hip hip hooray Four V's ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-075420 10-in. 7/8/1942 Happy-go-lucky Marilyn Duke ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-075421 10-in. 7/8/1942 When the lights go on again (All over the world) Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-075422 10-in. 7/8/1942 Let's get lost Four Lee Sisters ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 6511 11/12/1951 Manhattan Georgie Auld Orchestra ; Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 6512 11/12/1951 Solitaire Georgie Auld Orchestra ; Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires instrumentalist, piano  
Decca L 6513 11/12/1951 Blue and sentimental Georgie Auld Orchestra ; Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 51-75 of 84 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ross, Arnold," accessed July 7, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105061.

Ross, Arnold. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 7, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105061.

"Ross, Arnold." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 July 2024.

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