Ambrose, Bert

Benjamin Baruch Ambrose (11 September 1896 – 11 June 1971), known professionally as Ambrose or Bert Ambrose, was an English bandleader and violinist. Ambrose became the leader of a highly acclaimed British dance band, Ambrose & His Orchestra, in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 15, 1896 (Warsaw), Died June 11, 1971 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader

Notes: Burt Ambrose is best known by the single name, Ambrose.

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

Recordings (Results 26-27 of 27 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0B3495 10-in. 11/22/1932 I don't want to go to bed Max Bacon ; Bert Ambrose Orchestra ; Sam Browne Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet leader  
Gramophone Bb19831 10-in. 6/19/1930 Exactly like you Ambrose Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
(Results 26-27 of 27 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ambrose, Bert," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106182.

Ambrose, Bert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106182.

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DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106182

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