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 51-75 of 133 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-030771	10-in.	12/28/1938	Bublitchki	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-030772	10-in.	12/28/1938	29th and Dearborn	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-030773	10-in.	12/28/1938	Sugar	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-031875	10-in.	2/1/1939	And the angels sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-034649	10-in.	5/4/1939	Pick a rib	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-034650	10-in.	5/4/1939	You and your love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-034651	10-in.	5/4/1939	Who'll buy my bublitchki?	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035700	10-in.	4/4/1939	And the angels sing	Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-035713	10-in.	4/7/1939	Show your linen Miss Richardson	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035714	10-in.	4/7/1939	The lady's in love with you	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035715	10-in.	4/7/1939	Them there eyes	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Johnny Mercer	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035717	10-in.	4/7/1939	Rose of Washington Square	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035718	10-in.	4/7/1939	The siren's song	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-035755	10-in.	4/17/1939	And the angels sing	Jack Miller ; Kate Smith	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	PBS-036420	10-in.	8/16/1939	And the angels sing (As it might be presented at the Metropolitan Opera House)	Alec Templeton	Comic monologue, with piano and male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-037604	10-in.	6/8/1939	You're mine, you!	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037605	10-in.	6/8/1939	Let's fall in love	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037606	10-in.	6/8/1939	Zaggin' with Zig	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer, director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037607	10-in.	6/8/1939	I'll never be the same	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037614	10-in.	6/9/1939	If it's good (Then I want it)	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037615	10-in.	6/9/1939	Stand by! For further announcements (And more good news)	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037616	10-in.	6/9/1939	Ain't cha comin' home	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-037617	10-in.	6/9/1939	Big wig in the wigwam	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trumpet
Victor	BS-041928	10-in.	8/29/1939	You took advantage of me	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Victor	BS-041929	10-in.	8/29/1939	I'm yours	Ziggy Elman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader

(Results 51-75 of 133 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Elman, Ziggy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116528.

Elman, Ziggy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116528.

"Elman, Ziggy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.