Ziggy Elman

Harry Aaron Finkelman (May 26, 1914 – June 26, 1968), known professionally as Ziggy Elman, was an American jazz trumpeter associated with Benny Goodman, though he also led his group Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 26, 1914 (Philadelphia), Died June 25, 1968 (Van Nuys)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, director, composer, leader, songwriter

Notes: Often listed in Victor ledgers as Harry Finkelman or Ziggie Elman.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 133 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-02460	10-in.	11/5/1936	Bugle call rag	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03549	10-in.	12/9/1936	When you and I were young, Maggie	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03550	10-in.	12/9/1936	Gee! But you're swell	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03551	10-in.	12/9/1936	Smoke dreams	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03552	10-in.	12/9/1936	Swing low, sweet chariot	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03872	10-in.	12/30/1936	He ain't got rhythm	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Jimmy Rushing	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03873	10-in.	12/30/1936	Never should have told you	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03874	10-in.	12/30/1936	This year's kisses	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-03875	10-in.	12/30/1936	You can tell she comes from Dixie	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04235	10-in.	1/14/1937	Goodnight my love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Frances Hunt	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04236	10-in.	1/14/1937	I want to be happy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04237	10-in.	1/14/1937	Chlo-e (Song of the swamp)	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04238	10-in.	1/14/1937	Rosetta	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04582	10-in.	2/8/1937	My last affair	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04583	10-in.	2/8/1937	Jivin' the vibres	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04584	10-in.	2/8/1937	The mood that I'm in	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-04585	10-in.	2/8/1937	Stomp	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09569	10-in.	7/6/1937	Peckin'	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09570	10-in.	7/6/1937	Can't we be friends?	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PCS-09571	12-in.	7/6/1937	Sing, sing, sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PCS-09572	12-in.	7/6/1937	Sing, sing, sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09576	10-in.	7/7/1937	Roll 'em	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09577	10-in.	7/7/1937	When it's sleepy time down South	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09578	10-in.	7/7/1937	Afraid to dream	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09579	10-in.	7/7/1937	Changes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 1-25 of 133 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Elman, Ziggy," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116528.

Elman, Ziggy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116528.

"Elman, Ziggy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.