Pops Foster
George Murphy "Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 – October 30, 1969) was an American jazz musician, best known for his vigorous slap bass playing of the string bass. He also played the tuba and trumpet professionally. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1892 (Ascension Parish), Died October 30, 1969 (San Francisco)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, tuba, composer
Notes: Also listed in Victor ledgers by given name, George Foster.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 161 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403493 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | I ain't got nobody (And nobody cares for me) | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403494 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | Dallas blues | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403495 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | St. Louis blues | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403496 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | Rockin' chair | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403681 | 10-in. | 1/24/1930 | Song of the islands | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra [Luis Russell Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403714 | 10-in. | 2/1/1930 | Bessie couldn't help it | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W403715 | 10-in. | 2/1/1930 | Blue, turning grey over you | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W490014 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | I ain't got nobody (And nobody cares for me) | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W490015 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | Dallas blues | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| OKeh | W490016 | 10-in. | 12/13/1929 | St. Louis blues | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Decca | 60021 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60022 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | You're my lucky star | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60023 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | La cucaracha | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60024 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | Got a brand new suit | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60155 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I've got my fingers crossed | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60156 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | Old man Mose (is dead)-1 | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60157 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I'm shooting high | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60158 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | (Was I to blame for) Falling in love with you | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60227 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | Red sails in the sunset | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60228 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | On Treasure Island | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60249 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Thanks a million | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60250 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Shoe Shine Boy | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60251 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Solitude | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60252 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | I hope Gabriel likes my music | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 60362 | 10-in. | 1/18/1936 | The music goes 'round and around | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Foster, Pops," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107076.
Foster, Pops. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107076.
"Foster, Pops." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Foster, Pops, 1892-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94043133
Wikidata: George "Pops" Foster - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2005676
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56796111
MusicBrainz: George "Pops" Foster - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6c097081-53d9-417f-a169-2eface036ca7
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