1926

📅Events in 1926

1. Tony BennettAugust 3, 1926

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   Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, was born in Astoria, Queens, New York City.
2. Jeri SouthernAugust 5, 1926

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   American jazz singer and pianist Jeri Southern, born Genevieve Lillian Hering, was born in Royal, Nebraska.
3. Stan FrebergAugust 7, 1926

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   Voice actor and recording artist Stan Freberg was born in Pasadena, California.
4. Urbie GreenAugust 8, 1926

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   Jazz trombonist Urbie Green was born in Mobile, Alabama.
5. Joe JonesAugust 12, 1926

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   R&B singer and songwriter Joe Jones was born, best known for the hit “You Talk Too Much.”
6. Buddy GrecoAugust 14, 1926

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   The jazz singer and pianist was born Armando Greco in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He recorded a popular cover version of “The Lady Is a Tramp”.
7. Frank RosolinoAugust 20, 1926

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   Jazz trombonist Frank Rosolino was born in Detroit, Michigan.
8. Bob Flanigan; The Four FreshmenAugust 22, 1926

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   Tenor singer and founding member of the vocal quartet The Four Freshmen, Robert “Bob” Flanigan, was born in Greencastle, Indiana.
9. Irene ReidSeptember 3, 1926

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   American jazz singer Irene Reid was born.
10. Max MorathOctober 1, 1926

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    American pianist, composer, and actor Max Morath, nicknamed “Mr. Ragtime”, was born in Colorado Springs.
11. Cyril ReubenOctober 6, 1926

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    Violinist Cyril Reuben was born in England. He later performed with the London Symphony Orchestra.
12. Ray BrownOctober 13, 1926

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    American jazz double bassist Ray Brown was born. He was known for his long-standing collaborations with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. He was also a founding member of the group that later evolved into the Modern Jazz Quartet.