Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing".

Birth and Death Data: Born June 22, 1903 (Chicago), Died June 7, 1971 (Palm Springs)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, leader, director, vocalist, banjo, composer, songwriter

Notes: Also played drums.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 103 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	PBS-09569	10-in.	7/6/1937	Peckin'	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-010112	10-in.	5/3/1937	Peckin'	Ozzie Nelson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-028175	10-in.	10/31/1938	Tin roof blues	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Columbia	W140710	10-in.	6/22/1925	Tin roof blues	Ted Lewis and his Band	Jazz/dance band	composer
Columbia	W143433	10-in.	3/7/1927	Tin roof blues	Sol Hoopii's Novelty Trio	Instrumental trio (Hawaiian)	composer
Columbia	W152662	10-in.	12/28/1933	Got the jitters	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152663	10-in.	12/28/1933	Deep jungle	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter, leader
Columbia	W152664	10-in.	12/28/1933	Swing out	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W152665	10-in.	12/28/1933	I'm full of the devil	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152692	10-in.	1/23/1934	I wanna be loved	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152693	10-in.	1/23/1934	My little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152694	10-in.	1/23/1934	Goin' to heaven on a mule	Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152721	10-in.	2/23/1934	Dancing in the moonlight	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W152722	10-in.	2/23/1934	The voodoo	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152723	10-in.	2/23/1934	Ole mammy ain't gonna sing no more	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152724	10-in.	2/23/1934	Here goes	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152725	10-in.	2/23/1934	The beat of my heart	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152726	10-in.	2/23/1934	Alone on the range	Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152755	10-in.	5/29/1934	Night on the desert	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152756	10-in.	5/29/1934	Sleepy head	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152757	10-in.	5/29/1934	Freckle face, you're beautiful	Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Joe Harris	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W152758	10-in.	5/29/1934	I've got a warm spot in my heart for you	Ben Pollack Orchestra ; Doris Robbins	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
OKeh	S-71605	10-in.	June 1923	Tin roof blues	Harry Raderman's Jazz Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
OKeh	W401535	10-in.	1/16/1929	Let's sit and talk about you	Louisville Rhythm Kings [Ben Pollack Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
OKeh	W401558	10-in.	1/25/1929	Shout Hallelujah! 'Cause I'm home	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader

(Results 51-75 of 103 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.