Luis Russell
Luis Russell (August 5, 1902 – December 11, 1963) was a pioneering Panamanian jazz pianist, orchestra leader, composer, and arranger. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 6, 1902 (Panama), Died December 11, 1963 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, arranger, leader, composer, songwriter, vibraphone
Notes: Name also appears in Victor ledgers as Lewis Russell.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 76-100 of 180 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E35026 | 10-in. | 10/24/1930 | Memories of you | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Brunswick | E35758 | 10-in. | 12/17/1930 | Saratoga drag | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader, songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E35759 | 10-in. | 12/17/1930 | Ease on down | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader, songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E2620-E2621 | 10-in. | 3/10/1926 | 29th and Dearborn | Russell's Hot Six | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Brunswick | E2622-E2623 | 10-in. | 3/10/1926 | Sweet Mumtaz | Russell's Hot Six | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | composer, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Brunswick | C225-C227 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | Jackass blues | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Decca | C 533 (E 3556) | 10-in. | 7/23/1926 | Tack Annie | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | C 657 (E 3843/E 20252) | 10-in. | 9/17/1926 | Someday sweetheart | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | C 659 (E 3845/E 20254) | 10-in. | 9/17/1926 | Dead man blues | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60021 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60022 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | You're my lucky star | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60023 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | La cucaracha | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60024 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | Got a brand new suit | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60155 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I've got my fingers crossed | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60156 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | Old man Mose (is dead)-1 | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60157 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I'm shooting high | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60158 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | (Was I to blame for) Falling in love with you | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60227 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | Red sails in the sunset | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60228 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | On Treasure Island | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60249 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Thanks a million | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60250 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Shoe Shine Boy | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60251 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Solitude | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60252 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | I hope Gabriel likes my music | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60362 | 10-in. | 1/18/1936 | The music goes 'round and around | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60363 | 10-in. | 1/18/1936 | Rhythm saved the world | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Russell, Luis," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106082.
Russell, Luis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106082.
"Russell, Luis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Russell, Luis - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n89610809
Wikidata: Luis Russell - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1374916
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/103221744
MusicBrainz: Luis Russell - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9092ac82-6f06-427a-8a8e-d949dc4ebf35
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