Chester Conn
Chester Conn (né Master Chester Cohn; April 14, 1894 in San Francisco, California – April 4, 1973 in Flushing, Queens) was an American composer of popular music and music publisher. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 14, 1894 (San Francisco), Died April 4, 1973 (Flushing)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 101 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-80507 | 10-in. | 5/8/1934 | When you're not around I'm lonesome | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist, composer | |
| Victor | BS-046055 | 10-in. | 1/2/1940 | Sunday | Larry Clinton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-065993 | 10-in. | 6/18/1941 | A rose and a prayer | Marty McKenna ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-066108 | 10-in. | 6/16/1941 | A rose and a prayer | Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-066124 | 10-in. | 6/18/1941 | A rose and a prayer | Four King Sisters ; Rhythm Reys | Female vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-066792 | 10-in. | 10/16/1941 | Sunday | Benny Carter Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-1370 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Why should I cry over you? | Charles Dant Orchestra ; Betty Jane Rhodes | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | [Trial 1926-11-04-01] | 10-in. | 11/4/1926 | Sunday | Segar Ellis | Male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | [Trial 1928-05-05-02] | 10-in. | 5/5/1928 | What'll you do? | Kathryn Hamilton | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | 80118 | 10-in. | 12/22/1921 | Got to have my daddy blues | Dolly Kay | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 80372 | 10-in. | 6/7/1922 | Why should I cry over you | Billy Jones | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 80535 | 10-in. | 9/12/1922 | Why should I cry over you | Eddie Elkins ; Knickerbocker Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 80846 | 10-in. | 2/9/1923 | Crying for you | Lanin's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 81608 | 10-in. | 3/5/1924 | Don't mind the rain | Art Kahn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 81652 | 10-in. | 3/27/1924 | Don't mind the rain | Georgians ; Frank Guarente ; Blossom Seeley | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W140804 | 10-in. | 8/3/1925 | I want you all for me | Clover Garden Orchestra ; William C. Polla | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W142345 | 10-in. | 6/25/1926 | Kentucky lullaby | The Cavaliers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 142860 | 10-in. | 10/22/1926 | Sunday | Broadway Bellhops ; Jack Wilson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W142872 | 10-in. | 10/25/1926 | Sunday | Charles Kaley ; Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W142910 | 10-in. | 11/4/1926 | Sunday | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 143264 | 10-in. | 1/5/1927 | Sunday | The Harmonizers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W144301 | 10-in. | 6/8/1927 | You don't like it—not much | Paul Ash Orchestra ; Paul Small | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 144994 | 10-in. | 11/19/1927 | What'll you do? | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W145225 | 10-in. | 11/21/1927 | What'll you do? | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | W146446 | 10-in. | 6/14/1928 | Too busy! | Clicquot Club Eskimos ; Harry Reser | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Conn, Chester," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112812.
Conn, Chester. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112812.
"Conn, Chester." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Conn, Chester, 1896-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2005094529
Wikidata: Chester Conn - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5093511
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/166609189
MusicBrainz: Chester Conn - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/83377b4b-809b-4d95-a13c-a41fb1541cd7
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