Clarence Williams

Clarence Williams (October 8, 1898 or October 6, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 8, 1893 (Acadiana), Died November 6, 1965 (Queens)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist, jug, baritone saxophone, speaker, director, organ, kazoo, arranger, percussion

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 176-200 of 711 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	W149057	10-in.	9/26/1929	Railroad rhythm	Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	W149136	10-in.	10/11/1929	You don't understand	James P. Johnson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	songwriter
Columbia	W149569	10-in.	12/6/1929	Sugar blues	Dallas String Band ; Coley Jones	String band, with male vocal duet	composer
Columbia	W149638	10-in.	1/3/1930	For my baby	The Seven Gallon Jug Band	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, jug
Columbia	W149639	10-in.	1/3/1930	What makes me love you so?	The Seven Gallon Jug Band	Jazz/dance band	songwriter, instrumentalist, jug, vocalist
Columbia	W149665	10-in.	12/3/1929	Zonky	Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W149666	10-in.	12/3/1929	You've got to be modernistic	Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	leader
Columbia	W149690	10-in.	12/6/1929	Wipe 'em off	The Seven Gallon Jug Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo(s)	instrumentalist, jug, songwriter, vocalist
Columbia	W149691	10-in.	12/6/1929	What if I do	The Seven Gallon Jug Band	Instrumental ensemble	songwriter, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	W149951	10-in.	1/31/1930	How could I be blue?	Jimmie Johnson ; Clarence Williams	Piano duet, with dialogue	instrumentalist, piano, speaker
Columbia	W149952	10-in.	1/31/1930	I've found a new baby	Jimmie Johnson ; Clarence Williams	Piano duet, with dialogue	instrumentalist, piano, speaker
Columbia	[W]149981	10-in.	2/13/1930	Wipe 'em off	Margaret Webster	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental ensemble	songwriter, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	[W]149982	10-in.	2/13/1930	How can I get it (When you keep on snatchin' it back)	Margaret Webster	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	[W]149983	10-in.	2/13/1930	What if we do?	Katherine Henderson	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental ensemble	songwriter, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	[W]149984	10-in.	2/13/1930	Keep it to yourself	Katherine Henderson	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, piano, composer, lyricist
Columbia	W150131	10-in.	3/27/1930	Keep it to yourself	Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, piano, composer
Columbia	W150132	10-in.	3/27/1930	New Orleans hop scop blues	Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	[W]150379	10-in.	5/1/1930	I'm havin' my fun	Alex Hill ; The Hokum Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Columbia	[W]150381	10-in.	5/1/1930	He wouldn't stop doing it	Alex Hill ; The Hokum Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal duet	songwriter
Columbia	[W]150382	10-in.	5/1/1930	You're bound to look like a monkey when you get old	Alex Hill ; The Hokum Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal duet	songwriter
Columbia	W150458	10-in.	4/12/1930	See if I'll care	Charlie Green ; Bessie Smith ; Clarence Williams	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with trombone and piano	instrumentalist, piano, songwriter
Columbia	W150459	10-in.	4/12/1930	Baby, have pity on me	Charlie Green ; Bessie Smith ; Clarence Williams	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with trombone and piano	instrumentalist, piano, songwriter
Columbia	W150612	10-in.	6/25/1930	If I could be with you (One hour to-night)	Lazy Levee Loungers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	W150613	10-in.	6/25/1930	Shout, sister, shout!	Lazy Levee Loungers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	W150659	10-in.	7/23/1930	High society blues	Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer

(Results 176-200 of 711 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Clarence," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103691.

Williams, Clarence. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103691.

"Williams, Clarence." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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