O'Neil Spencer
William "O'Neil" Spencer (November 25, 1909 – July 24, 1944) was a jazz drummer and singer. He is most known for his work in the John Kirby Sextet. He began with work for Al Sears and from 1931 to 1936 he worked with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. He joined Kirby's group in 1937, but had to leave for a time in 1941 due to tuberculosis. He rejoined in 1942 staying until 1943, but died soon after from the disease. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 25, 1909 (Cedarville), Died July 24, 1944 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, washboard
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 260 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 63263 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | Viper mad | Noble Sissle's Swingsters | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63264 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | Blackstick | Noble Sissle's Swingsters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63265 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | When the sun sets down South-1 | Noble Sissle's Swingsters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63266 | 10-in. | 2/10/1938 | Sweet patootie | Noble Sissle's Swingsters | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63279 | 10-in. | 2/11/1938 | Lost in the shuffle | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63280 | 10-in. | 2/11/1938 | The campbells are swinging | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63281 | 10-in. | 2/11/1938 | Josephine | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63440 | 10-in. | 3/17/1938 | Sissy | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63445 | 10-in. | 3/18/1938 | Pop-corn man | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63562 | 10-in. | 4/7/1938 | The toy trumpet | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63563 | 10-in. | 4/7/1938 | Jazz me blues | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63564 | 10-in. | 4/7/1938 | Copenhagen | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63575 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | In my Mizz | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63576 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Toodle-oo | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63577 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Just about the time | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63578 | 10-in. | 4/8/1938 | Talk to me | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63680 | 10-in. | 4/28/1938 | Three blind mice | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63681 | 10-in. | 4/28/1938 | Looney little tooney | Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63682 | 10-in. | 4/28/1938 | The flat-foot floogie-1 | Milt Herth Quartet ; Milt Herth Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63779 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | John Henry | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63780 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Lorna Doone shortbread | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63781 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Afternoon in Africa | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 63782 | 10-in. | 5/15/1938 | Baby, won't you please come horne | Spencer Trio | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63801 | 10-in. | 5/17/1938 | Shoot the likker to me, John boy | Milt Herth Quartet | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63802 | 10-in. | 5/17/1938 | Egyptian Ella | Gordon String Quartet | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, O'Neil," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
Spencer, O'Neil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
"Spencer, O'Neil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: O'Neill Spencer
Discogs: O'Neil Spencer
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Spencer, O'Neil, 1909-1944 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94048915
Wikidata: O'Neill Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2043379
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22328868
MusicBrainz: O'Neill Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/40727d52-6756-48d3-a26b-088541060865
ISNI: 0000 0000 6309 1588 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000063091588
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