Billy Kyle
William Osborne Kyle (July 14, 1914 – February 23, 1966) was an American jazz pianist. He is perhaps best known as an accompanist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 14, 1914 (Philadelphia), Died February 23, 1966 (Youngstown)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1958
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, arranger, composer
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 392 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocalion | 22923 | 10-in. | 5/11/1938 | If I were you | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 22924 | 10-in. | 5/11/1938 | Forget if you can | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 23151 | 10-in. | 6/23/1938 | Having myself a time | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 23152 | 10-in. | 6/23/1938 | Says my heart | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 23153 | 10-in. | 6/23/1938 | I wish I had you | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 23154 | 10-in. | 6/23/1938 | I'm gonna lock my heart (and throw away the key) | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Decca | 63779 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | John Henry | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 63780 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Lorna Doone shortbread | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 63781 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Afternoon in Africa | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 63782 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Baby, won't you please come horne | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64226 | 10-in. | 6/27/1938 | I can tell by looking in your eyes | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64232 | 10-in. | 6/27/1938 | Dapper Dan | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64233 | 10-in. | 6/27/1938 | You better come back | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64234 | 10-in. | 6/27/1938 | Southern Casey Jones | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64343 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | I used to love you | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64344 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | Keepin' out of mischief now | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64345 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | Sweet Emalina, my gal | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64346 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | Beale Street Mama | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64347 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | You're in Kentucky sure as you're born | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64348 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | Any rags | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64349 | 10-in. | 7/26/1938 | On revival day | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64493 | 10-in. | 9/1/1938 | Love me or leave me | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64494 | 10-in. | 9/1/1938 | Downhearted blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64495 | 10-in. | 9/1/1938 | Crazy blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 64496 | 10-in. | 9/1/1938 | Monday morning | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kyle, Billy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100069.
Kyle, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100069.
"Kyle, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Kyle, Billy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85133770
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VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/39562360
MusicBrainz: Billy Kyle - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/dad0d422-1f69-438d-a8a8-534b2f014e94
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