Adrian Rollini

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Adrian Rollini

Adrian Francis Rollini (June 28, 1903 – May 15, 1956) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played the bass saxophone, piano, vibraphone, and many other instruments. Rollini is also known for introducing the goofus, a free-reed instrument resembling a saxophone, in jazz music. As a leader, his major recordings included "You've Got Everything" (1933), "Savage Serenade" (1933) and "Got The Jitters" (1934) on Banner, Perfect, Melotone, Romeo, Oriole, "A Thousand Good Nights" (1934) on Vocalion, "Davenport Blues" (1934) on Decca, "Nothing But Notes", "Tap Room Swing", "Jitters", "Riverboat Shuffle" (1934) on Decca, and "Small Fry" (1938) on Columbia.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 28, 1903 (New York City), Died May 15, 1956 (Homestead)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone saxophone, bass saxophone, vibraphone, leader, goofus, saxophone, xylophone, celeste, hot fountain pen (miniature clarinet), kazoo, drums, composer

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

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 122 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	470	10-in.	January 1928	Dixie	Bobby Davis ; Fred Elizalde Hot Music ; Chelsea Quealey ; Adrian Rollini	Jazz/dance band	composer, instrumentalist, bass saxophone
Brunswick	471	10-in.	Jan. 1928	Tiger rag	Bobby Davis ; Fred Elizalde Hot Music ; Chelsea Quealey ; Adrian Rollini	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
Gennett	8711	10-in.	1/21/1924	Cover me with the sunshine of Virginia	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8712	10-in.	1/21/1924	Tripping along (With you and me)	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8713	10-in.	1/21/1924	California, here we come	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8856	10-in.	5/1/1924	Jealous	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8857	10-in.	5/1/1924	From one till two (I always dream of you)	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8858	10-in.	5/1/1924	Don't mind the rain	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8859	10-in.	5/1/1924	Shine	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8912	10-in.	6/6/1924	Where is that old girl of mine	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8913	10-in.	6/6/1924	Where the dreamy Wabash flows	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8914	10-in.	6/6/1924	Please	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8972	10-in.	7/1/1924	I wonder what's become of Sally?	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8973	10-in.	7/1/1924	Nobody's child	Artists vary	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8996	10-in.	7/9/1924	You know me, Alabam'	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8997	10-in.	7/9/1924	Knock at the door	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8998	10-in.	7/9/1924	Louise	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	8999	10-in.	7/9/1924	Put away a little ray of golden sunshine	Paul Sanderson and His Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9010	10-in.	8/1/1924	Rambling blues	Kentucky Blowers	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, goofus, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9011	10-in.	8/1/1924	Charley, my boy	Kentucky Blowers	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, goofus, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9049	10-in.	8/21/1924	Sing a little song	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9050	10-in.	8/21/1924	Rock-a-bye my baby blues	Paul Sanderson Orchestra ; The Vagabonds	Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9051	10-in.	8/21/1924	Kiss me goodnight	Paul Sanderson Orchestra ; The Vagabonds	Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9073	10-in.	9/11/1924	I want to be happy	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Gennett	9074	10-in.	9/11/1924	Dreary weather	The Vagabonds [Gennett Records]	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone

(Results 51-75 of 122 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rollini, Adrian," accessed July 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.

Rollini, Adrian. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.

"Rollini, Adrian." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 July 2024.