Ben Kynard

Ben Kynard

Ben Kynard (February 28, 1920 – July 5, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist (alto and baritone). He was known through his collaboration with Lionel Hampton, as a composer and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 28, 1920 (Eureka Springs), Died July 5, 2012 (Kansas City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1945 - 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, baritone saxophone

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 60 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	73287	1/21/1946	Pinetop's boogie woogie-1	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73288	1/21/1946	On the sunny side of the street-2	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73324	1/29/1946	Rockin' in rhythm, part 1	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73325	1/29/1946	Rockin' in rhythm, part 2	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73326	1/29/1946	Gay notes	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73327	1/29/1946	Tempo's birthday	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73332	1/31/1946	Cobb's idea	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73333	1/31/1946	Air mail special, part 1	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	73334	1/31/1946	Air Mail special, part 2	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	74730	1/28/1949	Hamp's boogie woogie No.2	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74731	1/28/1949	Hamp's gumbo	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74732	1/28/1949	Beulah's sister's boogie	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74733	1/28/1949	Wee Albert	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74853	4/26/1949	What's happening baby?	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74854	4/26/1949	Drinking wine spo-dee-o-dee	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74897	5/10/1949	The hucklebuck	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74898	5/10/1949	Baby, you're great	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	74899	5/10/1949	Lavender coffin	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76021	3/23/1950	Turkey hop, part 1	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76022	3/23/1950	Turkey hop, part 2	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76168	4/18/1950	Birmingham bounce	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76169	4/18/1950	Jelly Roll	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76205	4/11/1950	Birmingham bounce	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76206	4/11/1950	Jelly roll	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone
Decca	76207	4/11/1950	Cannonball express	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	instrumentalist, baritone saxophone

(Results 1-25 of 60 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kynard, Ben," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/205568.

Kynard, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/205568.

"Kynard, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.