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 226-227 of 227 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E17454-E17456 | 10-in. | 1/12/1926 | Down by the winegar woiks | Ed Smalle | Male vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Edison | 10739 | 10-in. | 12/24/1925 | Down by the winegar woiks | Dave Kaplan Novelty Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bestor, Don," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109951.
Bestor, Don. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109951.
"Bestor, Don." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
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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