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Ben Pollack

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Born
22 June 1903
Born In
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Died
7 June 1971 (aged 67)
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 - June 7, 1971) was a drummer and bandleader from the mid 1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to either discover or employ, at one time or another, musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname "Father of Swing". Born in Chicago, Illinois to a well-to-do family, Pollack was largely self taught as a drummer, and was afforded the opportunity to become the drummer for the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, a top jazz outfit, in the early 20's. In … read more
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 - June 7, 1971) was a drummer and bandleader from the mid 1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to either discover or employ, at one time or another, musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland and Harry James. T… read more
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 - June 7, 1971) was a drummer and bandleader from the mid 1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to either discover or employ, at one time or another, musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname "Father of Swing". Born in… read more

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1 'Deed I Do 'Deed I Do
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2 The Very Best Of Swing Keep Your Undershirt On
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3 Top 75 Classics - The Very Best of Ben Pollack Sweetheart, We Need Each Other
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4 Waitin for Katie - Alternate Take Waitin for Katie - Alternate Take
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5 Volume 4 Recorded In New York 1929-1930 Reaching For The Moon
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6 In The Hush Of The Night In The Hush Of The Night
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7 13 You're Always in My Arms (But Only in My Dreams) 13 You're Always in My Arms (But Only in My Dreams)
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8 1928-1929 Louise
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9 Original Dixieland One-Step Original Dixieland One-Step
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Albums

  1. 202 listeners

    24 Jun 2003 · 26 tracks

    The Very Best Of Swing
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  2. 192 listeners

    25 Nov 2019 · 25 tracks

    Ben Pollack Vol. 1, Chicago 1926-1929
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  3. 50 listeners

    12 Jul 2012 · 26 tracks

    Best Of The Essential Years: Ben Pollack
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  4. 45 listeners

    25 Dec 1999 · 25 tracks

    Ben Pollack Vol. 2, New York 1928-1929
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