Robert Maxwell

Robert Maxwell (born Max Rosen; April 19, 1921 – February 7, 2012) was an American harpist, songwriter, and teacher who wrote the music for two well-known songs: "Ebb Tide" and "Shangri-La" (originally a composition entitled "Fantasy for Harp"). He also wrote "Solfeggio", used in a repeated skit by entertainment television innovator Ernie Kovacs. Maxwell was the father of modern dancer Carla Maxwell, artistic director of The José Limón Dance Company. He and his two brothers, Abe Rosen (1916-2007) and Myor Rosen (1917-2009), all played the harp professionally. Abe Rosen was known for his work playing in New York shows and Myor Rosen was the principal harpist for the New York Philharmonic for thirty years.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 19, 1921 (New York City), Died February 7, 2012

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: harp, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 60 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D7VB-2724	10-in.	12/21/1947	Shangri-La	Barclay Allen ; Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Freddy Martin	Jazz/dance band, with piano solo	composer
Decca	113381		4/25/1963	Old devil moon	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113382		4/25/1963	Bewitched	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113383		4/25/1963	Poinciana	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113384		5/3/1963	Tears	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113385		5/3/1963	Shangri-la	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113386		5/3/1963	The breeze and I	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113387		5/3/1963	That old black magic	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113388		5/3/1963	Summer star	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113389		5/3/1963	Strange music	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113390		5/3/1963	It's magic	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113391		5/3/1963	Magic is the moonlight	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113392		5/3/1963	Nature boy	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	113434		5/3/1963	The sounds of Summer	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114753		4/6/1964	Little dipper	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114754		4/6/1964	Peg o' my heart	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114755		4/6/1964	Rosebud	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114756		4/6/1964	Clair de lune	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114828		4/27/1964	In the chapel in the moonlight	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114829		4/27/1964	Tammy	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114830		4/27/1964	As time goes by	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114831		4/27/1964	I'll never smile again	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114832		5/5/1964	What is this thing called love	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114833		5/5/1964	Adios	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp
Decca	114834		5/5/1964	Lonely love	Robert Maxwell		instrumentalist, harp

(Results 1-25 of 60 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maxwell, Robert," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/330399.

Maxwell, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/330399.

"Maxwell, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.