Adrian Rollini

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 26-50 of 121 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-011671	10-in.	8/6/1937	My campfire dreams	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, vibraphone
Victor	BS-011672	10-in.	8/6/1937	So many memories	Stuart Allen ; Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, vibraphone
Columbia	W140758	10-in.	7/14/1925	Melancholy Lou	Little Ramblers	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W140759	10-in.	7/14/1925	Deep elm	Little Ramblers	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W265146	10-in.	10/2/1933	Sweet Lorraine	Joe Venuti's Blue Six		instrumentalist, bass saxophone
Columbia	W265147	10-in.	10/2/1933	Doin' the uptown lowdown	Joe Venuti's Blue Six		instrumentalist, bass saxophone
Columbia	W265148	10-in.	10/2/1933	Jazz me blues	Joe Venuti's Blue Six		instrumentalist, bass saxophone
Columbia	W265149	10-in.	10/2/1933	In de ruff	Joe Venuti's Blue Six		instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	S-72848	10-in.	9/24/1924	Go Emmaline	Goofus Five	Jazz/dance ensemble	instrumentalist, goofus, kazoo
OKeh	S-72849	10-in.	9/24/1924	Hey! Hey! And hee! Hee! (I'm Charleston crazy)	Goofus Five	Jazz/dance ensemble	instrumentalist, goofus, kazoo
OKeh	W81118	10-in.	6/28/1927	Kickin' the cat	Joe Venuti's Blue Four	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, bass saxophone, goofus, hot fountain pen (miniature clarinet)
OKeh	W81119	10-in.	6/28/1927	Beatin' the dog	Joe Venuti's Blue Four	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81296	10-in.	8/30/1927	Imagination	Little Molers ; Miff Mole	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81297	10-in.	8/30/1927	Feelin' no pain	Little Molers ; Miff Mole	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81413	10-in.	9/1/1927	My gal Sal	Little Molers ; Miff Mole	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81414	10-in.	9/1/1927	Honolulu blues	Little Molers ; Miff Mole	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81415	10-in.	9/1/1927	The new twister	Little Molers ; Miff Mole	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, bass saxophone
OKeh	W81432	10-in.	9/13/1927	Cheese and crackers	Joe Venuti's Blue Four	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, bass saxophone, goofus, hot fountain pen (miniature clarinet)
OKeh	W81433	10-in.	9/13/1927	A mug of ale	Joe Venuti's Blue Four	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, bass saxophone, goofus, hot fountain pen (miniature clarinet)
OKeh	W403898	10-in.	4/11/1930	They cut down the old pine tree	Paul Mason	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	leader
OKeh	W403899	10-in.	4/11/1930	The true and trembling brakeman	Paul Mason	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	leader
Brunswick	E31917	10-in.	1/31/1930	Clam house	Adrian Rollini ; Snake & Teddy	Saxophone solo, with piano and guitar	instrumentalist, saxophone
Brunswick	E31918	10-in.	1/31/1930	Round town	Adrian Rollini ; Snake & Teddy	Saxophone solo, with piano and guitar	instrumentalist, saxophone
Brunswick	E31919	10-in.	1/31/1930	Black and blue	Adrian Rollini ; Snake & Teddy	Saxophone solo, with piano and guitar	instrumentalist, saxophone
Brunswick	470	10-in.	January 1928	Dixie	Bobby Davis ; Fred Elizalde Hot Music ; Chelsea Quealey ; Adrian Rollini	Jazz/dance band	composer, instrumentalist, bass saxophone

(Results 26-50 of 121 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rollini, Adrian," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.

Rollini, Adrian. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107170.

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