Felix Bernard
Felix William Bernard (April 28, 1897 – October 20, 1944) was an American conductor, pianist and a composer of popular music. His writing credits include the popular songs "Winter Wonderland" (with lyricist Richard B. Smith) and "Dardanella". |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 28, 1897 (New York City), Died October 20, 1944 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-23344 | 10-in. | 11/20/1919 | Dardanella | Selvin's Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | B-23639 | 10-in. | 1/16/1920 | Dardanella | Marimba Azul y Blanco | Marimba band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-41683 | 10-in. | 2/9/1928 | Dardanella | Bix Beiderbecke ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BVE-46309 | 10-in. | 7/16/1928 | Skadatin-dee (just a funny sound and a melody) | The Whoopee Makers | Vocal and instrumental trio | composer | |
| Victor | BRC-70226 | 10-in. | 9/11/1931 | Cutest kid in town | Walter Ashby ; Elly Bellare ; Snooks Friedman ; Ken Herlin ; Memphis Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-75256 | 10-in. | 2/17/1933 | Dardanella | Glen Gray Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | LBS-75261 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 2/17/1933 | Dardanella | Glen Gray Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-77357 | 10-in. | 12/14/1933 | The whistlin' cowboy | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-84749 | 10-in. | 10/23/1934 | Winter wonderland | Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-86409 | 10-in. | 12/7/1934 | Winter wonderland | Angelo Ferdinando ; Hotel Great Northern Orchestra ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-89874 | 10-in. | 6/7/1935 | Ensueño de invierno | Marimba Pan-Americana | Marimba band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-02136 | 10-in. | 10/13/1936 | Wintertime dreams | Stuart Allen ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-02194 | 10-in. | 10/22/1936 | Wintertime dreams | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-060316 | 10-in. | 1/13/1941 | Dardanella | Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-066468 | 10-in. | 7/7/1941 | $21 a day—once a month | Tony Pastor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PD6VB-2569 | 10-in. | 8/1/1946 | Winter wonderland | Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers | Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-0094 | 10-in. | 1/29/1947 | Dardanella | Herbie Fields ; Herbie Fields Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-0162 | 10-in. | 2/21/1947 | Dardanella | Three Suns | Instrumental trio | composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-0984 | 10-in. | 6/19/1947 | Winter wonderland | Sammy Kaye ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra | Male vocal trio, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 78839 | 10-in. | approximately 1918 | Dardanella | Prince's Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 78845 | 10-in. | 12/8/1919 | Dardanella | Louisiana Five | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 78928 | 10-in. | 1/16/1920 | Buddha | Columbia Saxophone Sextette | Saxophone sextet | composer | |
| Columbia | 78979 | 10-in. | 2/18/1920 | Dardanella | Sascha Jacobsen | Violin solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 146615 | 10-in. | 7/2/1928 | Skadatin-dee (Just a funny sound and a melody) | Frank Bessinger ; Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W146637 | 10-in. | 7/13/1928 | Skadatin-dee (Just a funny sound and a melody) | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | 76849 | 12-in. | approximately 4/10/1920 | Dardanella | Alice Delysia | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| OKeh | S-7147 | 10-in. | Jan. 1920 | Dardanella | Nathan Glantz ; Rega Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-7245 | 10-in. | Feb. 1920 | Dardanella | Billy Murray ; Rega Dance Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | 3321-3323 | 10-in. | approximately Dec. 1919 | Dardanella | Paul Biese’s Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E28356 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | Dardanella | The Whoopee Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E29148 | 10-in. | 1/26/1929 | Dardanella | Brunswick Orchestra ; Louis Katzman | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36875 | 10-in. | 6/20/1931 | What am I gonna do for lovin’? | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37250 | 10-in. | 10/9/1931 | Tom Thumb and Tiny Teena | Artie Dunn ; Les Reis | Male vocal duet, with piano-accordion and celeste | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2329 | 10-in. | 9/20/1928 | Skadatin-dee | Sammy Stewart Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | 7047 | 10-in. | 12/4/1919 | Dardanella | Tuxedo Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 7090 | 10-in. | 1/7/1920 | Dardanella | Lenzberg's Riverside Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 7107 | 10-in. | 1/9/1920 | Dardanella | Harry Raderman's Jazz Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 7137 | 10-in. | 1/29/1920 | Dardanella | Vernon Dalhart ; Gladys Rice | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 19136 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Nothing to do (But think of you) | Isabelle Patricola | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | N-829 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | Nothing to do (But think of you) | Isabelle Patricola | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bernard, Felix," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108732.
Bernard, Felix. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108732.
"Bernard, Felix." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Bernard, Felix, 1897-1944 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89003973
Wikidata: Felix Bernard - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1403345
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/32145971333532330158
MusicBrainz: Felix Bernard - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2f6f210c-6103-4332-971b-cb3687d3cc28
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