Ben Pollack | |
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 Pollack and His Californians, Chicago, 1926: (L-R) Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Gil Rodin, Harry Green, Ben Pollack, Fud Livingston, Al Harris, Harry Goodman, Vic Briedis, Lou Kastler | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 22, 1903 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1971 (aged 67) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1923–1971 |
| Labels | |
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971)[1] 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".[2]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 323/4. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ^ "'Father of Swing' Ben Pollack dies". The Montreal Gazette. Associated Press. June 9, 1971. p. 36. Retrieved June 2, 2016.