From Wikipedia Dave Apollon (February 23, 1898 - May 1972) was a Russian mandolin player. Today Dave Apollon is regarded as one of the most innovative and influential mandolinists of the Twentieth Century, whose more notable recordings/performances include Two Guitars, Hora staccato by Grigoraș Dinicu and Zigeunerweisen aka "Gypsy Airs" by Pablo de Sarasate. His styles include Gypsy and various kinds of European Folk Music. He is also regarded as one of the first jazz mandolinist, with such memorable recordings as Who and St. Louis Blues.
Known For
| Birth Location | Kiev, Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Born | 1898-02-23 |
| Died | 1972-05-30 |
Movies
Dave Apollon and His Orchestra
as Self / Bandleader
1940
Dave Apollon and His Club Casanova Orchestra
as Self / Bandleader
1939
Dave Apollon & His Orchestra
as Self / Bandleader
1938
Merry Go Round of 1938
as Dave Apollon - Orchestra Leader
1937
Movie-Mania
as Himself
1937
Meet the Kernel
as Colonel Apollon / Bandleader
1936
In Town Tonight
as Dave Apollon and his Romantic Serenaders
1935
Hot from Petrograd
as Self / Bandleader
1933
Dave Apollon hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows