Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing".

Birth and Death Data: Born June 22, 1903 (Chicago), Died June 7, 1971 (Palm Springs)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, leader, director, vocalist, banjo, composer, songwriter

Notes: Also played drums.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 103 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-28718	10-in.	10/4/1923	Tin roof blues	The Original Memphis Five	Jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	BVE-36236	10-in.	9/14/1926	Hot stuff	White-Tops	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	composer, vocalist
Victor	BVE-36237	10-in.	9/14/1926	I'd love to call you my sweetheart	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-36238	10-in.	9/14/1926	Sunday	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, vocalist
Victor	BVE-37218	10-in.	12/9/1926	When I first met Mary	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-37219	10-in.	12/9/1926	'Deed I do	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus	director, vocalist
Victor	BVE-37260	10-in.	12/17/1926	You're the one for me	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Victor	BVE-37261	10-in.	12/17/1926	He's the last word	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal duet	leader
Victor	BVE-39058	10-in.	6/24/1927	That's what I think of you	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Victor	BVE-39059	10-in.	6/24/1927	Who is your who	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Victor	BVE-39090	10-in.	7/7/1927	Honey do	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Victor	BVE-39091	10-in.	7/7/1927	I ain't that kind of baby	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader, vocalist
Victor	BVE-41342	10-in.	12/7/1927	Waitin' for Katie	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal chorus	director
Victor	BVE-41343	10-in.	12/7/1927	Memphis blues	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BVE-41344	10-in.	12/7/1927	California medley	Ben Pollack Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director
Victor	BVE-43540	10-in.	4/6/1928	Singapore sorrows	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BVE-43541	10-in.	4/6/1928	Sweet Sue, just you	Ben Pollack's Californians	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and chorus	director
Victor	BVE-47576	10-in.	10/1/1928	You're gone	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-47577	10-in.	10/1/1928	Forever	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-47742	10-in.	10/15/1928	Buy, buy for baby (or baby will bye bye you)	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-47743	10-in.	10/15/1928	She's one sweet show girl	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-48286	10-in.	12/24/1928	Let's sit and talk about you	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-48287	10-in.	12/24/1928	Futuristic rhythm	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, director
Victor	BVE-48302	10-in.	1/24/1929	Sally of my dreams	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BVE-49220	10-in.	12/3/1928	Then came the dawn	Park Central Orchestra ; Ben Pollack	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director

(Results 1-25 of 103 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.

"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.