Ferde Grofé (pianist, arranger, conductor and composer)

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Relationships

original member of:Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (from 1920 until 1932: piano)
supporting piano for:Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra
artistic director for:Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (from 1920 until 1932)
Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra (from 1924 until 1932)
IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342928/ [info]
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/artist/524182 [info]
biographies:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/423 [info]
other databases:http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83065664 [info]
http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6dj5grm [info]
https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104209 [info]
https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb138947492 [info]
https://d-nb.info/gnd/134391616 [info]
https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1137505 [info]
https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/ferde_grofe [info]
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n83065664 [info]
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tWfibobfCwFxRF5PpBVyR [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0001868842 [info]
VIAF ID:79166770 [info]
Wikidata:Q375958 [info]
Last.fm:https://www.last.fm/music/Ferde Grofé [info]
streaming page:https://tidal.com/artist/4283810 [info]

Appearances

DateTitleCredited asAttributesArtistLength
arranged
Anytime, Anyday, AnywherePaul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra2:58
Caresses Medley, Introducing "I'm a Lonesome Little Raindrop"Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra4:19
High WaterPaul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra4:01
Honolulu Eyes–medleyPaul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra?:??
Just Snap Your Fingers at Care Darling MedleyPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:42
My Blue Heaven (Victor matrix BVE39627-3)Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra2:48
Rhapsody in BlueKathryn Selby, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hayman16:54
Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin, Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra9:12
Sea BurialPaul Whiteman & His Orchestra3:48
Shanghai Dream Man (Victor matrix BVE37764-4)Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:22
That Saxophone Waltz (Victor matrix BVE38118-3)Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:14
conducted
1954Death Valley Suite: I. Funeral MountainsCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé4:20
1954Death Valley Suite: II. ’49er Emigrant TrainCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé4:38
1954Death Valley Suite: III. Desert Water HoleCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé4:13
1954Death Valley Suite: IV. Sand StormCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé4:01
1954Grand Canyon Suite: V. CloudburstCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé7:31
1960Grand Canyon Suite: 1. SunriseRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé5:28
1960Grand Canyon Suite: 2. Painted DesertRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé5:09
1960Grand Canyon Suite: 3. On the TrailFerdinand GroféRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé8:37
1960Grand Canyon Suite: 4. SunsetRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé5:00
1960Grand Canyon Suite: 5. CloudburstRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé8:25
1960Piano Concerto in D minorRochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferde Grofé, Jesús Maria Sanromá15:19
Death Valley Suite: '49er Emigrant TrainCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Death Valley Suite: Desert Water HoleCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Death Valley Suite: Funeral MountainsCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Death Valley Suite: Sand StormCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Grand Canyon Suite: CloudburstCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Grand Canyon Suite: On the TrailCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Grand Canyon Suite: SunriseCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Grand Canyon Suite: SunsetCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Grand Canyon Suite: The Painted DesertCapitol Symphony Orchestra, Ferde Grofé?:??
Rhapsody In BlueGeorge Gershwin14:47
instruments
1922-06-27Hot Lips (He's Got Hot Lips When He Plays Jazz)pianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:27
1928-01-28Back in Your Own Back YardpianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra2:51
1928-04-22My PetpianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke & Bing Crosby2:49
1945-02-19SanpianoPaul Whiteman & His Orchestra3:23
Caresses Medley, Introducing "I'm a Lonesome Little Raindrop"pianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra4:19
Honolulu Eyes–medleypianoPaul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra?:??
Just Snap Your Fingers at Care Darling MedleypianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:42
My Mammy-Beautiful Faces MedleypianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra3:24
Rosie–medleypianoPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra?:??
orchestrated
Rhapsody in BlueGary Graffman, New York Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta16:35
arranged
Rhapsody in Blue (for banjo and orchestra)
Rhapsody in Blue(grass)
Rhapsody in Blue(s)
composed
1925Mississippi Suite: I. Father of Waters. Andante maestoso – Animato – Tempo primo
1925Mississippi Suite: II. Huckleberry Finn. Allegro moderato – Più lento – Tempo primo
1925Mississippi Suite: III. Old Creole Days. Andante sostenuto
1925Mississippi Suite: IV. Mardi Gras. Allegro – Andantino (espressivo e sostenuto) – Assai maestoso e appassionato
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite: I. Sunrise
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite: II. Painted Desert
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite: III. On the Trail
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite: IV. Sunset
1929 – 1931Grand Canyon Suite: V. Cloudburst
1949Death Valley Suite
1949Death Valley Suite: I. Funeral Mountains
1949Death Valley Suite: II. ’49er Emigrant Train
1949Death Valley Suite: III. Desert Water Hole
1949Death Valley Suite: IV. Sand Storm
1960Niagara Falls Suite
1960Niagara Falls Suite: I. Thunder of the Waters
1960Niagara Falls Suite: II. Devil's Hole Massacre
1960Niagara Falls Suite: III. Honeymooners
1960Niagara Falls Suite: IV. Power of Niagara - 1961
Daybreak
Hollywood Suite
Hollywood Suite: I. On the Set - Sweepers
Hollywood Suite: II. The Stand-in
Hollywood Suite: III. Carpenters and Electricians
Hollywood Suite: IV. Preview
Hollywood Suite: V. Production Number
Hollywood Suite: VI. Director - Star - Ensemble
Hudson River Suite
Hudson River Suite: I. The River
Hudson River Suite: II. Henry Hudson
Hudson River Suite: III. Rip Van Winkle
Hudson River Suite: IV. Albany Night Boat
Hudson River Suite: V. New York!
Metropolis
Mississippi Suite (A Tone Journey)
Nuthin' But
On the Trail
Piano Concerto in D minor
Russian Rose
Three Shades of Blue
Valse Annette
Wonderful One (1923 song)
lyrics
Nuthin' But
orchestrated
1924Rhapsody in Blue (original 1924 jazz band version, less often performed)
1926Rhapsody in Blue (1926 Grofé revision)
1942Rhapsody in Blue (standard 1942 orchestration)