J. C. Johnson
Jay Cee Johnson (September 14, 1896 – February 27, 1981), usually known as J. C. Johnson and in some sources, mistakenly, as James C. Johnson (not to be confused with his near-contemporary James P. Johnson), was an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Fats Waller and Bessie Smith. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 14, 1896, Died February 27, 1981
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, adapter
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 173 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-102346 | 10-in. | 7/7/1936 | Without a shadow of a doubt | Connie McLean Rhythm Orchestra ; Alex Miller | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-014645 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | How can I? | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014646 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | The joint is jumping | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014648 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | What will I do in the morning? | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014649 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | How ya baby? | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-022435 | 10-in. | 4/12/1938 | Hold my hand | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-022436 | 10-in. | 4/12/1938 | Inside (This heart of mine) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-026861 | 10-in. | 9/12/1938 | You can't be mine (And someone else's too) | Gray Gordon ; Shirley Lane ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-027294 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | Yacht club swing | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-030368 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | The spider and the fly | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-030369 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | Patty cake, patty cake (Baker man) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-032948 | 10-in. | 3/9/1939 | Remember who you're promised to | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-035031 | 10-in. | 3/15/1939 | Patty cake, patty cake (Baker man) | Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Kathleen Lane | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-036519 | 10-in. | 4/22/1939 | Don't let your love go wrong | Johnny Fenton ; Swamp Stompers | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | composer | |
| Victor | BS-044601 | 10-in. | 1/12/1940 | Black Maria | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-067948 | 10-in. | 10/1/1941 | That gets it, Mr. Joe | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | [Trial 1928-02-14-02] | 10-in. | 2/14/1928 | When | Larney Young | Female vocal solo, with piano | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | 81348 | 10-in. | 11/10/1923 | Papa don't you mean your mamma no good | Bessie Brown ; Fletcher Henderson ; George W. Williams | Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano | lyricist, composer | |
| Columbia | 81352 | 10-in. | 11/14/1923 | The gal ain't born who can treat me like you do | Fletcher Henderson ; George W. Williams | Male vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 81466 | 10-in. | 1/9/1924 | Haunted house blues | Bessie Smith | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with clarinet and piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | 81469 | 10-in. | 1/9/1924 | Eavesdropper's blues | Bessie Smith | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with clarinet and piano | composer | |
| Columbia | 81539 | 10-in. | 2/8/1924 | I won't stand no leaving now | Alexander Brown ; George W. Williams | Male vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | composer | |
| Columbia | W142615 | 10-in. | 9/14/1926 | Take what you want | Ethel Waters ; Pearl Wright | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W142650 | 10-in. | 9/18/1926 | We don't need each other any more | Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental quartet | composer | |
| Columbia | W142651 | 10-in. | 9/18/1926 | My special friend is back in town | Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | instrumentalist, piano, composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, J. C.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102868.
Johnson, J. C.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102868.
"Johnson, J. C.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Harry Burke
Discogs: J. C. Johnson
Allmusic: J. C. Johnson
Grove: J. C. Johnson
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LCNAR: Johnson, J. C., 1896-1981 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80096852
Wikidata: Harry Burke - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6104970
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/3777213
MusicBrainz: Harry Burke - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e269509a-280e-4e2e-8741-15c41e773e1c
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