Dicky Wells
William Wells (June 10, 1907 – November 12, 1985), known professionally as Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells), was an American jazz trombonist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 10, 1909 (Tennessee), Died November 12, 1985 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, leader, composer, arranger
Notes: Same as William "Dicky" Wells.
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 78 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 64748 | 10-in. | 11/16/1938 | The blues I like to hear | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64749 | 10-in. | 11/16/1938 | Do you wanna jump, children? | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64750 | 10-in. | 11/16/1938 | Panassie stomp | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64851 | 10-in. | 1/5/1939 | My heart belongs to Daddy | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64852 | 10-in. | 1/5/1939 | Sing for your supper | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64979 | 10-in. | 2/3/1939 | Cherokee, part 1 | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64980 | 10-in. | 2/3/1939 | Cherokee, part 2 | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64981 | 10-in. | 2/3/1939 | Blame it on my last affair | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64982 | 10-in. | 2/4/1939 | Jive at five | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64983 | 10-in. | 2/4/1939 | Thursday-1 | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64984 | 10-in. | 2/4/1939 | Evil blues-1 | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64985 | 10-in. | 2/4/1939 | Oh, Lady be good-1 | Count Basie Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 75147 | 8/17/1949 | 'Tain't nobody's business if I do | Billie Holiday | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 75148 | 8/17/1949 | Baby get lost | Billie Holiday | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 80749 | 3/28/1951 | Bad luck child | Joey Thomas Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 80750 | 3/28/1951 | Investigation blues | Joey Thomas Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 80751 | 3/28/1951 | There ain't enough room here to boogie | Joey Thomas Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 80752 | 3/28/1951 | Sarah Kelly from Plumbnelly | Joey Thomas Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Signature | SRC 439 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Come down baby | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | SRC 440 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Bachelor's blues | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | SRC 441 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Don't pay me no mind | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | SRC 442 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | I had to stop to conquer you, baby | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | SRC 443 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Blues, part 1 | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | SRC 444 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Blues, part 2 | Dickie Wells' Blue Seven ; Cousin Joe | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Signature | T-1919 | 10-in. | 12/21/1943 | Linger awhile | Dicky Wells Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wells, Dicky," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104826.
Wells, Dicky. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104826.
"Wells, Dicky." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Wells, Dicky, 1907-1985 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85038173
Wikidata: Dicky Wells - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q350879
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/49409778
MusicBrainz: Dicky Wells - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c43e27c8-3c26-4cea-a39a-9a091aabfd36
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