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Les Brown

Lester Raymond Brown (March 14, 1912 – January 4, 2001) was an American jazz musician who led the big band Les Brown and His Band of Renown for nearly seven decades from 1938 to 2000.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 14, 1912 (Pennsylvania), Died January 4, 2001 (Pacific Palisades)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, leader, alto saxophone, director, saxophone, composer, arranger, vocalist, songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor MS-101312 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-April 1935 You never looked so beautiful Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-101313 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-April 1935 It's got to be love Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-101314 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-April 1935 Welcome stranger Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-101315 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-April 1935 Cabin in the sky line Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-101316 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-April 1935 All my life Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-03329 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Nov. 1936 Where the lazy river goes by Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and male vocalist instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-03330 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Nov. 1936 House hop Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-03331 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Nov. 1936 Mutiny on the bandstand Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and male vocalist instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-03332 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Nov. 1936 Darling, not without you Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and male vocalist instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-03333 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late Nov. 1936 Don't you go worrying about the judgment day Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and vocal soloists instrumentalist, clarinet, leader, vocalist  
Victor MS-013395 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately early Aug. 1937 Keeping out of mischief now Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-013396 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately early Aug. 1937 Rigamarole Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-013397 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately early Aug. 1937 The Big Apple Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Jack Wilmot Jazz/dance band and male vocal solos instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-013398 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately early Aug. 1937 Let 'er go Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Jack Wilmot Jazz/dance band and male vocal solos instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-013399 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately early Aug. 1937 Overnight Les Brown ; Duke Blue Devils ; Jack Wilmot Jazz/dance band and male vocal solos director, instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor BS-026584 10-in. 9/2/1938 Stop beatin' 'round the mulberry bush Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-026585 10-in. 9/2/1938 With you on my mind Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-026586 10-in. 9/2/1938 Pealin' the peach Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-026587 10-in. 9/2/1938 Why doesn't somebody tell me these things? Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-027429 10-in. 9/29/1938 I have eyes Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-027430 10-in. 9/29/1938 Have you forgotten so soon? Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-027431 10-in. 9/29/1938 Star dust Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-027432 10-in. 9/29/1938 Boogie woogie Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-027433 10-in. 9/29/1938 You're a sweet little headache Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-027434 10-in. 9/29/1938 Like a monkey likes coconuts Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-028338 10-in. 10/28/1938 When day is done Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet  
Victor BS-028339 10-in. 10/28/1938 From now on Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-028340 10-in. 10/28/1938 Sobbin' blues Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-028341 10-in. 10/28/1938 This can't be love Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-028342 10-in. 10/28/1938 Get out of town Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-028343 10-in. 10/28/1938 Sing for your supper Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-031256 10-in. 1/9/1939 Darling Nellie Gray Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet, arranger  
Victor BS-031257 10-in. 1/9/1939 Seeing Nellie home Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, arranger, director  
Victor BS-031258 10-in. 1/9/1939 You, you, you Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-031259 10-in. 1/9/1939 Lightly and politely Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-031260 10-in. 1/9/1939 Harlem woogie Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-031261 10-in. 1/9/1939 Old dog Tray Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, director, arranger  
Victor BS-033769 10-in. 2/28/1939 Duck foot waddle Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, composer  
Victor BS-033770 10-in. 2/28/1939 Plumber's revenge Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, composer  
Victor BS-033771 10-in. 2/28/1939 Two fools in love Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-033772 10-in. 2/28/1939 What goes up must come down (And baby you've been flyin' too high) Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-033773 10-in. 2/28/1939 Only when you're in my arms Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-033774 10-in. 2/28/1939 Don't worry 'bout me Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-034604 10-in. 4/7/1939 If it's good (Then I want it) Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-034605 10-in. 4/7/1939 Love your magic spell is everywhere Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-034606 10-in. 4/7/1939 Love for sale Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Victor BS-034607 10-in. 4/7/1939 Out of the night Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, songwriter  
Victor BS-034608 10-in. 4/7/1939 Sticks and stones Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-034609 10-in. 4/7/1939 Shangri-La Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, composer  
Victor BS-037172 10-in. 6/1/1939 Oh Marie! Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, arranger  
Victor BS-037173 10-in. 6/1/1939 Perisphere shuffle Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director, composer  
Victor BS-037174 10-in. 6/1/1939 Ciribiribin Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director, arranger  
Victor BS-037175 10-in. 6/1/1939 Trylon stomp Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director, composer  
Victor BS-041505 10-in. 8/7/1939 Blue divel jazz Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, composer  
Victor BS-041506 10-in. 8/7/1939 Rocket ship to Mars Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director, composer  
Victor BS-041507 10-in. 8/7/1939 Little boy Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director  
Victor BS-041508 10-in. 8/7/1939 I've got my eye on you Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director  
Victor BS-041509 10-in. 8/7/1939 Scissors and knives to grind Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director  
Victor BS-041510 10-in. 8/7/1939 Makin' whoopee Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone, director  
Victor MS-041565 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late July 1939 Jumping jive Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with vocal soloists instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-041566 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late July 1939 Oh Marie Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band and vocal soloists and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor BS-042917 10-in. 10/9/1939 Gravedigger's holiday Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, composer  
Victor BS-042918 10-in. 10/9/1939 I love to sing the words while we're dancing Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-042919 10-in. 10/9/1939 Make with the kisses Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-042920 10-in. 10/9/1939 Papoose Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, director, composer  
Victor BS-042921 10-in. 10/9/1939 You bring me down Les Brown Orchestra ; Miriam Shaw Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-042922 10-in. 10/9/1939 Chico's love song (Ma-na-ja fah-la pas-ka lah-tah) Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone, clarinet, director  
Victor BS-045792 10-in. 12/21/1939 I've got my eyes on you Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-045793 10-in. 12/21/1939 I concentrate on you Shirley Howard ; Les Brown Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-045794 10-in. 12/21/1939 That old gang of mine Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-045795 10-in. 12/21/1939 The man who comes around Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble director  
Victor MS-046568 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-Dec. 1939 Ciribiribin Carol Horton ; Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and vocal soloists instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor MS-046569 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately mid-Dec. 1939 I concentrate on you Carol Horton ; Les Brown Orchestra ; Herb Muse Jazz/dance band and vocal soloists instrumentalist, clarinet, leader  
Victor D7VB-0407 10-in. 1/7/1947 My number one dream came true Jane Harvey ; Page Cavanaugh Trio Female vocal solo, with piano trio and string quintet songwriter  
Decca 61334 10-in. 10/15/1936 Papa treetop tall Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 61335 10-in. 10/15/1936 Swing for sale Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 61336 10-in. 10/15/1936 Dance of the blue devils Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 61337 10-in. 10/15/1936 Don't you care what everyone says Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 61338 10-in. 10/15/1936 Mutiny on the bandstand Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 61339 10-in. 10/15/1936 Don't you go worryin' about judgment day Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist  
Decca 62043 10-in. 3/18/1937 Don't you care what anyone say? Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62044 10-in. 3/18/1937 Mutiny on the bandstand Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62045 10-in. 3/18/1937 Dance of the blue devils Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62046 10-in. 3/18/1937 Don't you go worryin' about judgment day Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62047 10-in. 3/18/1937 Swamp fire Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62048 10-in. 3/18/1937 Rigmarole Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62049 10-in. 3/18/1937 Feather your nest Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62050 10-in. 3/18/1937 Ramona Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62051 10-in. 3/18/1937 Lazy river Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 62052 10-in. 3/18/1937 When you wore a tulip Les Brown and his Duke University Blue Devils instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone  
Decca 67511 10-in. 4/9/1940 Love (Your magic spell is everywhere)-1 Les Brown Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, director  
Decca 67512 10-in. 4/9/1940 Comanche war dance-1 Les Brown Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, director  
Decca 67513 10-in. 4/9/1940 A mellow bit of rhythm-1 Les Brown Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, director  
Decca 67514 10-in. 4/9/1940 Walkin' and swingin'-2 Les Brown Orchestra instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, director  
Decca 81154 6/13/1951 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 81155 6/13/1951 If you turn me down Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 81156 6/13/1951 My baby just cares for me Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 81210 6/25/1951 Sentimental journey The Ames Brothers ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 81211 6/25/1951 Undecided The Ames Brothers ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 81212 6/25/1951 Love letters in the sand Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 83096 7/18/1952 No moon at all The Ames Brothers ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 83097 7/18/1952 Do nothin' till you hear from me The Ames Brothers ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 83098 7/18/1952 Blue skies-1 The Ames Brothers ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 84032 3/2/1953 Rough ridin' Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 84033 3/2/1953 Ruby-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 84034 3/2/1953 Midnight sun-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 84035 3/2/1953 From this moment on Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca 86005 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Happy hooligan Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86006 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Caravan-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86007 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Baby I need you Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86009 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 I let a song go out of my heart-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86011 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Crazy legs-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86012 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Begin the beguine-4 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86013 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 I would do anything for you-4 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86017 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Cherokee-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86018 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Montoona clipper-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86019 between 9/4 and 9/20/1953 Sentimental journey Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, arranger, leader  
Decca 86020 between 9/4 and 9/20/1953 Rain-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86023 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Jersey bounce-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86024 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Laura-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86025 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Back in your own back yard-4 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86026 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Speak low-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86027 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Midnight sun-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86028 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Strange-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 86157 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Opening announcement ; Leap frog Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, arranger, leader  
Decca 86158 between 9/4/1953 and 9/20/1953 Closing announcement Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, arranger, leader  
Decca 115237 9/29/1964 Swamp fire Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115238 9/29/1964 Bluesette Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115239 9/29/1964 Pigalle Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115240 9/29/1964 Goodbye Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115241 9/29/1964 Under Paris skies Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115242 9/29/1964 Love theme from La Strada Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115243 9/29/1964 One note samba Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115244 9/29/1964 Piccolo Pete Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115245 9/29/1964 Domino Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115246 9/29/1964 Stage band boogie Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115247 9/29/1964 P.S. I love you Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115248 9/29/1964 Matilda, Matilda Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115249 9/29/1964 Till then Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115250 9/29/1964 G'won train Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115251 9/29/1964 Summertime in Venice Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca 115252 9/29/1964 Rigamarole Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6085 2/16/1951 I'll be around Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6086 2/16/1951 If I loved you Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6087 2/16/1951 Red sails in the sunset-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6091 2/19/1951 Leap frog (theme)-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6092 2/19/1951 Blue moon-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6093 2/19/1951 With you, where you are Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6131 3/8/1951 Deep purple Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6132 3/8/1951 Azure Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6133 3/8/1951 That old black magic Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6179 3/24/1951 Very good advice Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6180 3/24/1951 T'was brillig Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6222 4/9/1951 Over the rainbow Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6223 4/9/1951 The moon was yellow Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6224 4/9/1951 Red wing Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6225 4/9/1951 Green eyes Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6226 4/9/1951 The day isn't long enough Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6440 9/19/1951 I've got the shiniest mouth in town-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6441 9/12/1951 Everybody wants to go to heaven-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6442 9/19/1951 Highlights from An American in Paris (Gershwin): -1 Part 1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6443 9/19/1951 Highlights from An American in Paris (Gershwin): Part 2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6477 10/10/1951 You're blasé Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6478 10/10/1951 You're driving me crazy Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6479 10/10/1951 You're the cream in my coffee Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6480 10/10/1951 You're an old smoochie Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6515 11/15/1951 You're a sweetheart Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6516 11/15/1951 You are my sunshine Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6517 11/15/1951 You're my everything Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6518 11/15/1951 You're an old smoothie Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6554 11/28/1951 You're driving me crazy-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6555 11/28/1951 Let it be Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6556 11/28/1951 I'll never let you cry Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6557 11/30/1951 You're the top Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6637 2/13/1952 Flamingo Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6638 2/13/1952 Basin Street blues Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6639 2/13/1952 Who's excited? Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6640 2/13/1951 Just when we're falling in love (Robbins' nest) Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6733 4/28/1952 Kiss of fire Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6734 4/28/1952 I waited a little too long Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6735 4/28/1952 Ill wind-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6761 5/9/1952 Too much mustard Teresa Brewer ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6762 5/9/1952 Into each life some rain must fall Teresa Brewer ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6763 5/9/1952 Nutcracker suite, part 1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6798 6/2/1952 Few and far between Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6799 6/2/1952 You forgot your gloves Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6800 6/2/1952 Nutcracker suite, part 2-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6801 6/2/1952 Clouds-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6802 6/2/1952 Heat wave-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Ray Sims instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6803 6/2/1952 Stormy weather-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Ray Sims instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6804 6/10/1952 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Ray Sims instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6805 6/10/1952 Lost in a fog-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Ray Sims instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6806 6/10/1952 Rain-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Ray Sims instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6923 11/5/1952 Flip lid-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6924 11/5/1952 My heart belongs to Daddy Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6925 11/5/1952 Montoona clipper Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6926 11/5/1952 Don't yield to temptation Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6927 11/6/1952 How about you?-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 6928 11/6/1952 I'll be hanging around Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6929 11/6/1952 Ramona Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 6930 11/6/1952 Back in your own backyard Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7127 4/13/1953 Jersey bounce-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7128 4/23/1953 Stompin' at the Savoy Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7129 4/13/1953 Cherokee-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7130 4/13/1953 One o'clock jump-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7135 4/14/1953 Lullaby in rhythm-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7136 4/14/1953 Flying home-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7137 4/14/1953 Brown's little jug-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7138 4/14/1953 Perdido-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7269 6/25/1953 Invitation Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7270 6/25/1953 Hot point Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7271 6/25/1953 Forty cups of coffee Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7272 6/25/1953 Forty cups of coffee Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7273 6/26/1953 Sittin' in the sun Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 7364 9/17/1953 Street of dreams Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7365 9/17/1953 Darn that dream Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7366 9/17/1953 I guess I'll have to dream the rest Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7367 9/17/1953 A million dreams ago Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7368 9/17/1953 Dream Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7369 9/17/1953 Did you ever see a dream walking? Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7370 9/17/1953 I dream too much Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7371 9/17/1953 I dream of you Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7637 4/15/1954 I've got my love to keep me warm Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7638 4/15/1954 Sentimental train Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7639 4/15/1954 The gal from Joe's Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7741 6/21/1954 All she said was Umh hum Bing Crosby instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7742 6/21/1954 She is the sunshine of Virginia Bing Crosby instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7743 6/21/1954 The man that got away (Un homme est parti Cor (F) 45-80039) Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7744 6/21/1954 They were doing the mambo Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7745 6/22/1954 [Unknown title(s)] Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7746 6/22/1954 New Mexican hat dance-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7747 6/22/1954 Moon song Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7748 6/22/1954 Doodle-doo-doo Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Johnny Mercer instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7875 9/9/1954 The milkman's matinee Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Modernaires instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7876 9/9/1954 Wake up the place Les Brown and his Band of Renown ; Modernaires instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 7930 9/23/1954 Rock and roll hop Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7931 9/23/1954 St. Louis blues mambo Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 7932 9/23/1954 Swingin' at the Met-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8033 12/1/1954 Bernie's tune Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 8034 12/1/1954 Lullaby of Birdland Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8035 12/1/1954 Love is eternal Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8171 2/8/1955 Somebody else is taking my place Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8172 2/8/1955 Cherry Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8173 2/8/1955 Hong Kong blues Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8320 4/12/1955 I'm forever blowing bubbles-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8321 4/12/1955 It's all right with me-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 8322 4/12/1955 Something's gotta give Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 8323 4/12/1955 Saturday night mambo-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet  
Decca L 11339 1/21/1959 Moten swing-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11340 1/21/1959 Lean baby-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11341 1/21/1959 Lullaby of Birdland-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11342 1/21/1959 Just in time-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11343 1/21/1959 I want to be happy-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11344 1/22/1959 Pick yourself up-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11345 1/22/1959 Early Autumn-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11346 1/22/1959 How high the moon-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11347 1/22/1959 I'm beginning to see the light-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11348 1/23/1959 King Porter stomp-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11349 1/23/1959 Take the A train-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11350 1/23/1959 Swing book blues-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11351 1/23/1959 Boola boola Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11352 1/23/1959 Say it with music Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11404 3/5/1959 Sorta blue Pam Garner ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11405 3/5/1959 Brief and breezy Pam Garner ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11406 3/5/1959 Soft sounds Pam Garner ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11407 3/5/1959 The Thin Man theme Pam Garner ; Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11434 3/19/1959 King Philip stomp-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11435 3/19/1959 Chelsea bridge-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11436 3/19/1959 Don't get around much anymore-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11437 3/19/1959 Pizza boy-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11451 3/30/1959 I only have eyes for you-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11452 3/30/1959 Let's get away from it all-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11453 3/30/1959 Willow weep for me-3 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11454 3/30/1959 'S wonderful-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11538 5/29/1959 Our love is here to stay-1 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11539 5/29/1959 I remember you-2 Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11540 5/29/1959 The claw Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11541 5/29/1959 Apple honey Les Brown and his Band of Renown instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Decca L 11715 8/19/1959 The claw Les Brown instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca L 14038 4/5/1966 Meditation (Meditacao) Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14039 4/5/1966 How insensitive (Insensatez) Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14040 4/5/1966 Quiet nights of quiet stars (Corcovado) Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14041 4/5/1966 It's not unusual Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14042 4/5/1966 Call me Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14043 4/5/1966 A sign of the times Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14044 5/12/1966 Strangers in the night Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14045 5/12/1966 I wish you love (Que reste-t-il de nos amours) Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14046 5/12/1966 Little boat (O barquinho) Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14047 5/12/1966 Reza Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14048 5/12/1966 Tiger tail Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14049 5/12/1966 My love Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14802 1/3/1968 The other man's grass is always greener Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14803 1/3/1968 The look of love Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14804 1/3/1968 Live for life Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14805 1/3/1968 To Sir with love Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14808 1/9/1968 Green tambourine Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14809 1/9/1968 When will it end? Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14810 1/9/1968 Sentimental journey Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14811 1/9/1968 Sunny Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14812 1/10/1968 If you ever leave me Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14813 1/10/1968 Wait until dark Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14814 1/10/1968 Tomorrow Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  
Decca L 14815 1/10/1968 Pata pata Les Brown and his Band of Renown leader  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brown, Les," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103945.

Brown, Les. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103945.

"Brown, Les." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103945

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LCNAR: Brown, Les, 1912-2001 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82159252

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