Andy Razaf
Andy Razaf (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo; December 16, 1895 – February 3, 1973) was an American poet, composer, and lyricist of such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose". |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 16, 1895 (Washington, D.C.), Died February 3, 1973 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1948
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, composer, ukulele
Notes: Also listed as "Crooning Andy and his Ukulele."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 376-400 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E31559 | 10-in. | Dec. 1929 | My man is good for nothing but love | Edith Wilson | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31697 | 10-in. | Dec. 1929 | Gone | Eddy Thomas | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31743 | 10-in. | 12/26/1929 | Zonky | Bill Brown ; Brownies | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31919 | 10-in. | 1/31/1930 | Black and blue | Adrian Rollini ; Snake & Teddy | Saxophone solo, with piano and guitar | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E32378 | 10-in. | 3/20/1930 | Blue, turning grey over you | Ben Bernie and his Orchestra [Six Jumping Jacks] | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E34626 | 10-in. | 9/26/1930 | On revival day | Five Pennies ; Red Nichols ; Jack Teagarden | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | lyricist, composer | |
| Brunswick | E34627 | 10-in. | 9/26/1930 | On revival day | Five Pennies ; Red Nichols ; Jack Teagarden | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | lyricist, composer | |
| Brunswick | E34628 | 10-in. | 9/26/1930 | On revival day | Five Pennies ; Red Nichols ; Jack Teagarden | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet | lyricist, composer | |
| Brunswick | E34909 | 10-in. | 10/13/1930 | The porter’s love song | Alabama Washboard Stompers | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E34924 | 10-in. | 10/24/1930 | You’re lucky to me | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35418 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | You’re lucky to me | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E35419 | 10-in. | 11/19/1930 | Memories of you | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36104 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | That’s the kind of man for me | New Orleans Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36468 | 10-in. | 4/14/1931 | Mary Jane | The Melotone Boys | Male vocal duet, with trombone and guitar | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36517 | 10-in. | 3/27/1931 | Mary Jane | Ed Loyd and his Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36651 | 10-in. | 4/23/1931 | Mary Jane | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E36912 | 10-in. | 7/8/1931 | It’s you | Boswell Sisters ; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | Female vocal trio, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37256 | 10-in. | 10/19/1931 | You are mine (Till the end of the waltz) | Joe Green’s Ambassadors | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E37277 | 10-in. | 9/29/1931 | Concentratin’ (On you) | Don Bigelow Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37334 | 10-in. | 10/28/1931 | Concentratin’ | Connie Boswell | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E3364-E3366 | 10-in. | 7/2/1926 | She belongs to me (He belongs to me) | Rosa Henderson | Female vocal solo, with clarinet, cornet, and piano | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E3800-E3801 | 10-in. | 9/20/1926 | She belongs to me | Frivolity Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E3970-E3971 | 10-in. | 10/20/1926 | Whatcha’ gonna’ do (When I’m gone) | Peggy English | Female vocal solo, with instrumental quintet | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E4793-E4794 | 10-in. | 4/4/1927 | Ten o’clock blues | Rex Stewart Harlem Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Brunswick | E4795-E4797 | 10-in. | 4/4/1927 | Oh, Malinda | Rex Stewart Harlem Serenaders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Razaf, Andy, 1895-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87121589
Wikidata: Andy Razaf - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q117741
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/66657738
MusicBrainz: Andy Razaf - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2d7bd2fd-c6c2-49be-9200-cb1a4cebdccc
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