Don Bestor
Don Bestor (September 23, 1889 - January 13, 1970) was an American bandleader, probably best known for directing the orchestra in the early years of The Jack Benny Program on old-time radio. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 23, 1889, Died January 13, 1970 (Metamora)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1937
Roles Represented in DAHR: director, leader, piano, composer, songwriter, arranger, speaker, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 227 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-28447 | 10-in. | 8/27/1923 | Foolish child | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28448 | 10-in. | 8/27/1923 | That old gang of mine | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28459 | 10-in. | 9/10/1923 | Wolverine blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28460 | 10-in. | 9/10/1923 | The thrill of love | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28474 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Easy melody | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28475 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Are you lonely? | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28476 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | In a covered wagon with you | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28477 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Midnight rose | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28478 | 10-in. | 9/17/1923 | Oh you little sun-uv-er-gun | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28869 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Lonesome and blue | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28870 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Wow! | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28871 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Forgetful blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28872 | 10-in. | 11/4/1923 | Black sheep blues | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28873 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | Do you, don't you, will you, won't you love me too | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28874 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | When lights are low | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28875 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | You | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28876 | 10-in. | 11/5/1923 | My sweetie's sweeter than that | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28877 | 10-in. | 11/6/1923 | Queen of Egypt | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28878 | 10-in. | 11/6/1923 | The old folks at home | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28883 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | Oklahoma Indian jazz | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28884 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | Just one more kiss | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28885 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | One hour more | Benson Orchestra of Chicago | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-28886 | 10-in. | 11/7/1923 | That lullaby strain | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-29820 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | Forget-me-not (Means remember me) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | B-29821 | 10-in. | 4/1/1924 | At dawning (I love you) | Benson Orchestra of Chicago ; Don Bestor | Jazz/dance band | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bestor, Don," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109951.
Bestor, Don. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109951.
"Bestor, Don." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Bestor, Don, 1889-1970 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no94006821
Wikidata: Don Bestor - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q21664172
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