Frank Froeba
Frank Froeba or Froba (August 1907, New Orleans - February 16, 1981, Miami) was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. Froeba held jobs in the bands of Johnny Wiggs and John Tobin while still in his teens. He played with Johnny de Droit in New York City in 1924-1925, then led his own band in Atlantic City in the latter half of the decade, in addition to moonlighting in other dance ensembles. He recorded with Jack Purvis in 1930 and with Jack Bland in 1932, then worked with Benny Goodman in 1933-1935. From 1935 to 1944, he led his own band, including on recordings for Columbia and Decca. Among his sideman were Bunny Berigan, Jack Purvis, Bobby Hackett and Joe Marsala. He was a house pianist for Decca in the 1930s and 1940s, playing behind Bob Howard and Lil Armstrong, among others. In 1955, he moved to Miami and performed as Frank Froba, moving more into popular performance. One of his more popular tracks, "Jumpin' Jive", which Froeba co-wrote with Cab Calloway, was recorded by Joe Jackson on his Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive album. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 6, 1907 (New Orleans), Died February 18, 1981
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1953
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 259 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Decca | 60098 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Every now and then | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 60099 | 10-in. | 10/22/1935 | Wouldn't I be a wonder | Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62027 | 10-in. | 3/1/1937 | When the poppies bloom again | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62028 | 10-in. | 3/1/1937 | May I have the next romance with you? | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62029 | 10-in. | 3/1/1937 | Wanted | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62030 | 10-in. | 3/1/1937 | Marie | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62036 | 10-in. | 3/12/1937 | Me, myself and I | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62037 | 10-in. | 3/12/1937 | Spring cleaning (Getting ready for love) | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62038 | 10-in. | 3/12/1937 | You can't take it with you | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62039 | 10-in. | 3/12/1937 | You're just a little diff'rent | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62040 | 10-in. | 3/12/1937 | Bundle of love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62204 | 10-in. | 5/20/1937 | You're precious to me | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62205 | 10-in. | 5/20/1937 | Fan my Brow | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62206 | 10-in. | 5/20/1937 | Formal night in Harlem | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62207 | 10-in. | 5/20/1937 | He's a gypsy from Poughkeepsie | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62348 | 10-in. | 7/9/1937 | Easy living | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62349 | 10-in. | 7/9/1937 | I'll take the key and lock you up | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62350 | 10-in. | 7/9/1937 | Sing and be happy | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62351 | 10-in. | 7/9/1937 | Penny wise and pound foolish | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62491 | 10-in. | 8/3/1937 | (I've been) Dispossessed by you | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62492 | 10-in. | 8/3/1937 | Rock it for me | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62493 | 10-in. | 8/3/1937 | I'm losing my mind over you | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62494 | 10-in. | 8/3/1937 | I'm so in love with yo~ | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62547 | 10-in. | 8/19/1937 | The Big Apple | Frank Froeba Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
Decca | 62548 | 10-in. | 8/19/1937 | Josephine | Frank Froeba Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Froeba, Frank," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106920.
Froeba, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106920.
"Froeba, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Froba, Frankie - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93069775
Wikidata: Frank Froeba - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1443275
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/59272004
MusicBrainz: Frank Froeba - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4ccbd35e-e9ce-4f51-a58e-4c03bca87951
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