Roy Eldridge
David Roy Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989), nicknamed "Little Jazz", was an American jazz trumpeter. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos exhibiting a departure from the dominant style of jazz trumpet innovator Louis Armstrong, and his strong impact on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1911 (Pittsburgh), Died February 26, 1989 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, vocalist, arranger, composer
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 87 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 71797 | 2/23/1944 | The great lie | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 71798 | 10-in. | 2/24/1944 | My heart isn't in it | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 71799 | 10-in. | 2/24/1944 | Drop me off in Harlem | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 71800 | 10-in. | 2/24/1944 | Gulf Coast blues | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 71801 | 10-in. | 2/24/1944 | Flat top flip hiss lid | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72297 | 10-in. | 6/26/1944 | I can't get started | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72298 | 10-in. | 6/26/1944 | After you've gone | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72299 | 10-in. | 6/26/1944 | Body and soul | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72430 | 10-in. | 10/13/1944 | Fish market | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72431 | 10-in. | 10/13/1944 | Twilight time | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72432 | 10/13/1944 | St. Louis blues | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 72756 | 10-in. | 3/5/1945 | Little Jazz boogie | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 72757 | 10-in. | 3/5/1945 | Embraceable you | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 73335 | 1/31/1946 | Baby that'll be the day | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73336 | 1/31/1946 | All the cats join in | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73337 | 1/31/1946 | Poor John | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73338 | 1/31/1946 | Ain't that a shame | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 73554 | 5/7/1946 | Hi ho trailus boot whip | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 73555 | 4/7/1946 | Tippin' out | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73556 | 5/7/1946 | Yard dog | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73557 | 5/7/1946 | Les bounce | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73688 | 9/24/1946 | Lover come back to me | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73689 | 9/24/1946 | Rockin' chair | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73690 | 9/24/1946 | It's the talk of the town | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | |||
| Decca | 73691 | 9/24/1946 | I surrender dear | Roy Eldridge Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Eldridge, Roy," accessed May 3, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103162.
Eldridge, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103162.
"Eldridge, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 May 2024.
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