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BDW8026
Ben Pollack Volume 4
The fourth volume of the complete recorded output by Ben Pollack's Orchestra
from 1926 to 1933, which will eventually comprise six CDs. These recordings
feature Pollack's hot soloists of the period, including Matty Matlock, Jack
Teagarden and Charlie Teagarden. Notes are by noted Jack Teagarden expert
Joe Showler.
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Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra
Ben Pollack (v) dir. Snub Pollard-Ruby Weinstein (t), Jack Teagarden (tb), Joe Catalyne (cl,as), Gil Rodin (cl,as,ss,f), Larry Binyon
(cl,ts,ss,f), Alex Beller-Ed Bergman (vln), Bill Schuman (vc), Vic Briedis (p), Dick Morgan (bjo,gtr), Harry Goodman (bb), Ray Bauduc (d),
Smith Ballew (v). New York, September 27, 1929
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| 1. 56722-3 |
From Now On (Edward Eliscu-Richard Myers)-vSB |
Victor 22158 |
Note: The vocal is credited to Charles Roberts on the original label.
Charlie Teagarden (t) replaces Pollard; Matty Matlock (cl,as) replaces Catalyne; Harry Goodman doubles on string bass; Scrappy Lambert
(v). New York, November 29, 1929
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| 2. 57637-3 |
Keep Your Undershirt On
(Bert Kalmar-Harry Ruby)-vSL |
Victor 22267 |
Note: The vocal is credited to Charles Roberts on the original label.
Charlie Teagarden (t) replaces Pollard; Matty Matlock (cl,as) replaces Catalyne; Harry Goodman doubles on string bass; Scrappy Lambert
(v). New York, November 29, 1929
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| 3. 57638-3 |
Reaching For The Moon (---)-vSL |
Victor test |
Note: The vocal is credited to Burt Lorin on Victor 22267.
Ben Pollack’s Orchestra
Ben Pollack (v) dir. Charlie Teagarden-Ruby Weinstein (t), Jack Teagarden (tb), Matty Matlock (cl,as), Gil Rodin (cl,as,ss,f), Larry Binyon
(cl,ts,ss,f), Alex Beller-Ed Bergman (vln), Vic Briedis (p), Dick Morgan (bjo,gtr), Harry Goodman (sb), Ray Bauduc (d). New York, mid-January, 1930
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| 4. 1026-D |
I’m Following You (Dreyer, Macdonald)-vBP |
HoW 1026 |
| 5. 1027-C |
“Cryin’ For The Carolines” (Lewis, Young, Warren)-vBP |
HoW 1027
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Note: Hit Of The Week 1026 is credited to Ben Pollack Orchestra. The title on HoW 1027 is given in quotation marks on the original label.
Ben Pollack & His Orchestra
Ben Pollack (v) dir. ?Charlie Spivak or Ruby Weinstein-Charlie Teagarden (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Gil Rodin-Matty Matlock (cl,as),
Babe Russin (ts), Alex Beller (vln), Vic Briedis (p), Dick Morgan (bjo), Harry Goodman (bb), Ray Bauduc (d), Trio including Pollack (v). New York, June 23, 1930
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| 6. 9818-1 |
Rollin’ Down The River (Adams-Waller)-vBP |
Imperial 2338 |
| 7. 9819-1 |
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
(Creamer-Johnson)-vJT |
Regal 10054 |
| 8. 9820-1 |
There’s A Wah Wah Gal In
Agua Caliente (Donaldson)-v3 |
Banner 0750 |
Gil Rodin and His Orchestra
Charlie Spivak-Tommy Thunen (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Matty Matlock (cl), Gil Rodin (as), Eddie Miller (ts), Gil Bowers (p), Nappy
Lamare (gtr), Harry Goodman (sb), Ray Bauduc (d). New York, c. September, 1930
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| 9. 1010-2 |
Beale Street Blues (---)-vJT |
Crown 3017 |
| 10. 1011-2 |
If I Could Be With You (Creamer-Johnson)-vJT |
Crown 3016 |
Jack Teagarden & His Orch.
Charlie Spivak-Tommy Thunen (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Matty Matlock-Gil Rodin (cl,as), Eddie Miller (cl,ts), Gil Bowers (p), Nappy
Lamare (bjo,gtr), Harry Goodman (bb,sb), Ray Bauduc (d), Eddie Gale (v). New York, October 1, 1930
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| 11. 10101-2 |
Son Of The Sun (Brennan-Friml)-vJT |
Domino 4651 |
| 12. 10102-1 |
You’re Simply Delish (Freed-Meyer)-vEG |
Perfect 15361 |
| 13. 10103-1 |
Just A Little Dance, Mam’selle
(O’Flynn-Gordon-Wendling)-vJT |
Vocalion 718 |
Note: Vocalion (Australian) 718 is credited to Imperial Dance Orchestra.
The Alternate Takes
Ben Pollack & His Orchestra
Ben Pollack (v) dir. ?Charlie Spivak or Ruby Weinstein-Charlie Teagarden (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Gil Rodin-Matty Matlock (cl,as),
Babe Russin (ts), Alex Beller (vln), Vic Briedis (p), Dick Morgan (bjo), Harry Goodman (bb), Ray Bauduc (d), Trio including Pollack (v). New York, June 23, 1930
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| 14. 9818-2 |
Rollin’ Down The River (Adams-Waller)-vBP |
Cameo 0352 |
| 15. 9818-3 |
Rollin’ Down The River (Adams-Waller)-vBP |
Jewel 6002 |
| 16. 9819-2 |
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
(Creamer-Johnson)-vJT |
Regal 10054 |
| 17. 9819-3 |
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
(Creamer-Johnson)-vJT |
Domino 45882 |
| 18. 9819-4 |
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
(Creamer-Johnson)-vJT |
Jewel 5998 |
| 19. 9820-2 |
There’s A Wah Wah Gal In Agua Caliente
(Donaldson)-v3 |
Stg 281408 |
| 20. 9820-3 |
There’s A Wah Wah Gal In Agua Caliente
(Donaldson)-v3 |
Regal 10055 |
Note: Sterling 281408 is credited to Ben Pollack’s Orchestra.
Gil Rodin and His Orchestra
Charlie Spivak-Tommy Thunen (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Matty Matlock (cl), Gil Rodin (as), Eddie Miller (ts), Gil Bowers (p), Nappy
Lamare (gtr), Harry Goodman (sb), Ray Bauduc (d). New York, c. September, 1930
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| 21. 1010-3 |
Beale Street Blues (---)-vJT |
Crown test |
Jack Teagarden & His Orch.
Charlie Spivak-Tommy Thunen (t), Jack Teagarden (tb,v), Matty Matlock-Gil Rodin (cl,as), Eddie Miller (cl,ts), Gil Bowers (p), Nappy
Lamare (bjo,gtr), Harry Goodman (bb,sb), Ray Bauduc (d), Eddie Gale (v). New York, October 1, 1930
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| 22. 10102-3 |
You’re Simply Delish (Freed-Meyer)-vEG |
Apex 41251 |
| 23. 10103-3 |
Just A Little Dance, Mam’selle
(O’Flynn-Gordon-Wendling)-vJT |
Crown 81494
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Note: Apex 41251 and Crown 81494 are credited to Imperial Dance Orchestra.
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