# Paul Pendarvis

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**Paul Pendarvis** (born **Paul Plumley Pendarvis**; 2 December 1907 [Enid, Oklahoma](/source/Enid,_Oklahoma) – 13 January 1987 [Palmdale, California](/source/Palmdale,_California)) was an American violinist and [big band](/source/Big_band) leader popular in the [swing](/source/Swing_(music)) era.

## Career

Pendarvis was born in [Enid, Oklahoma](/source/Enid,_Oklahoma). After completing his junior year (11th grade) at [Enid High School](/source/Enid_High_School) in 1924, he transferred to [Santa Monica High School](/source/Santa_Monica_High_School), graduating in 1925. He went on to attend the [University of California, Los Angeles](/source/University_of_California,_Los_Angeles).

Pendarvis worked in business and had minor roles in [silent films](/source/Silent_film), then moved to [Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City,_Missouri), where he assembled a dance band that quickly found success. Pendarvis's band received radio airplay in the Kansas City area and worked regionally as a [territory band](/source/Territory_band) in Kansas and the Midwest, including bookings at the [Congress Hotel](/source/Congress_Plaza_Hotel) in [Chicago](/source/Chicago).[1] He also booked engagements in New York, and later in the decade moved the band to Los Angeles, playing venues on the California coast.[2]

Early in the 1940s he dissolved the group and took a position directing a radio station in California.

## Recordings

Pendarvis recorded for [Columbia Records](/source/Columbia_Records) from 1934 to 1935. His vocalists during this time included Patricia Norman, Eddie Scope, Jimmy Stewart and Marjorie Beatty. Later on, his vocalists included [Marilyn Duke](/source/Marilyn_Duke) and [Phyllis Lynne](/source/Phyllis_Lynne).

### Discography

Title Recording Date Vocalist Issue Notes A Little Angel Told Me So November 9, 1934 Eddie Scope Columbia 2974-D From 1934 film, One Hour Late. [3] I’ve Got an Invitation to a Dance November 9, 1934 Eddie Scope Columbia 2974-D [3] Mississippi Honeymoon November 9, 1934 Eddie Scope Columbia 2973-D From the Carole Lombard film The Gay Bride. This is Pendarvis’ only Columbia recording to feature a violin, during the bridge of Scope’s vocal. [3] The Object of My Affection November 9, 1934 Patricia Norman Columbia 2973-D [3] I’m in Love All Over Again February 21, 1935 Patricia Norman Columbia 3032-D From 1935 film, “Hooray for Love” [4] Soon February 21, 1935 Jimmy Stewart Columbia 3025-D From the 1935 film “Mississippi”. [4] It’s Easy to Remember February 21, 1935 Jimmy Stewart Columbia 3025-D From the 1935 film “Mississippi”. [4] Would There Be Love? February 21, 1935 Eddie Scope Columbia 3032-D [4] Thanks a Million August 1935 Marjorie Beatty Columbia 3082-D From 1935 film, “Thanks A Million” [4] Page Miss Glory August 1935 “Paul’s Playboys” Columbia 3091-D From Page Miss Glory (1935 film). “Paul’s Playboys” is a vocal trio including the voices of Eddie Scope, Jimmy Stewart and Marjorie Beatty. [4] Accent on Youth August 1935 Jimmy Stewart Columbia 3091-D [4] I’m Sittin’ High on a Hill Top August 1935 Eddie Scope Columbia 3082-D From 1935 film, “Thanks A Million” [4]

## References

1. "Paul Pendarvis". Colin Larkin, *Encyclopedia of Popular Music*. 4th edition, 2006.

1. Leo Walker, *The Big Band Almanac*. Ward Ritchie Press, 1978, p. 340.

1. Abrams, Steve & Settlemier, Tyrone (December 21, 2012). ["COLUMBIA 78rpm numerical listing discography: 2500-D to 3000-D"](http://78discography.com/COL2500D.htm). *Online Discographical Project*. Retrieved February 21, 2024.

1. Abrams, Steve & Settlemier, Tyrone (December 21, 2012). ["COLUMBIA 78rpm numerical listing discography: 3000D to end of series"](http://78discography.com/COL3000D.htm). *Online Discographical Project*. Retrieved February 21, 2024.

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