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 26-50 of 133 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	PBS-09680	10-in.	9/5/1937	The object of my affections	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09681	10-in.	9/5/1937	Judy	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09682	10-in.	9/5/1937	Baby, won't you please come home	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09683	10-in.	9/5/1937	Everybody loves my baby	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09684	10-in.	9/5/1937	After you've gone	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	PBS-09685	10-in.	9/5/1937	I just couldn't take it, baby	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017039	10-in.	11/12/1937	You took the words right out of my mouth	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017040	10-in.	11/12/1937	Mama, that moon is here again	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017041	10-in.	11/12/1937	Loch Lomond	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017042	10-in.	11/12/1937	Camel hop	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017043	10-in.	11/12/1937	True confession	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017044	10-in.	11/12/1937	Life goes to a party	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017454	10-in.	12/3/1937	If dreams come true	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017455	10-in.	12/3/1937	I'm like a fish out of water	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017456	10-in.	12/3/1937	Sweet stranger	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-017783	10-in.	12/29/1937	Bei mir bist du schön	Benny Goodman Quartet ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-019831	10-in.	2/16/1938	Don't be that way	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-019832	10-in.	2/16/1938	One o'clock jump	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-024472	10-in.	8/8/1938	You got me	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-024473	10-in.	8/8/1938	Blue interlude	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-028997	10-in.	11/23/1938	I must see Annie tonight	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-028998	10-in.	11/23/1938	Kind'a lonesome	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-028999	10-in.	11/23/1938	My honey's lovin' arms	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-030308	10-in.	11/23/1938	Farewell blues	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-030770	10-in.	12/28/1938	And the angels sing	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer, director, instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 26-50 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.