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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 126-150 of 227 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-73901 | 10-in. | 11/1/1932 | Just because you're you | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-73902 | 10-in. | 11/1/1932 | I'm sure of everything but you | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-74769 | 10-in. | 1/5/1933 | After you | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-74770 | 10-in. | 1/5/1933 | Two empty arms | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, director | |
| Victor | BS-74771 | 10-in. | 1/5/1933 | It's within your power | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | LBS-74772 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 1/5/1933 | It's within your power | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-74773 | 10-in. | 1/5/1933 | It's within your power | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-74774 | 10-in. | 1/5/1933 | Now we're on our second honeymoon | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75298 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | You must believe me | Don Bestor Orchestra ; Johnny Russell | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75299 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Shuffle off to Buffalo | Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75300 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Shuffle off to Buffalo | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | LBS-75316 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 2/26/1933 | Shuffle off to Buffalo | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-75317 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Meet me in the gloaming | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75318 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Close to my heart | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75319 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | What do I care, it's home! | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | LBS-75320 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 2/26/1933 | Dance medley | Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-75323 | 10-in. | 2/26/1933 | Forty-second Street | Don Bestor Orchestra ; Dudley Mecum | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-76106 | 10-in. | 5/8/1933 | Sing to me | Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-76107 | 10-in. | 5/8/1933 | Isn't this a night for love? | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-76108 | 10-in. | 5/8/1933 | Gypsy fiddles | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-76109 | 10-in. | 5/8/1933 | Sweetheart darlin' | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-76465 | 10-in. | 6/15/1933 | I've got to pass your house | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, director | |
| Victor | BS-76466 | 10-in. | 6/15/1933 | Shadow waltz | Neil Buckley ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, director | |
| Victor | BS-76467 | 10-in. | 6/15/1933 | Hold your man | Florence Case ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio | instrumentalist, piano, director | |
| Victor | BS-76468 | 10-in. | 6/15/1933 | Learn to croon | Maurice Cross ; Don Bestor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, director |
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.
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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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