Bennie Krueger

In 1920, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, following a successful tour of England, cut a number of sides for the Victor Talking Machine Company. One of Victor's managers insisted, against the ODJB members' wishes, that a saxophonist be included on their early recordings. Krueger was chosen by Victor as the saxophonist, and he recorded with the ODJB in 1920 to 1921, according to Rust's Jazz Records 1897-1942. Following the ODJB recording date, Krueger recorded numerous sides for Brunswick and Vocalion under his own name, as well as under several pseudonyms. His final recording session was for Columbia Records in May 1934, recording songs from the 1934 Carole Lombard-Bing Crosby film We're Not Dressing. In the 1930s he worked in radio and served as musical director and orchestra conductor for Rudy Vallee and Bob Crosby. He was also a songwriter; "Sunday" was covered by Pat Boone, Lester Young and Louis Jordan). Among his outstanding recordings with his orchestra was "I Don't Know Why" (1931).

• Name — Bennie Krueger • Birth Name — Benjamin Krueger • Born — 17 July 1898 • Birthplace — Newark, New Jersey, US • Died — 29 April 1967 • Place of death — Jersey City, New Jersey, US • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — Musician • Instrument — Saxophone • Past Member Of — Rudy Vallee, Bob Crosby

Bennie Krueger is recorded as songwriter, bandleader, jazz saxophonist, music arranger and composer.