Gene Sedric
Gene Sedric (né Eugene Hall Cedric; June 17, 1907, St. Louis, Missouri – April 3, 1963, New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He acquired the nickname "Honey Bear" in the 1930s because of his large camelhair coat. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 17, 1907 (St. Louis), Died April 3, 1963 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, leader, composer, vocalist
See Also: Honey Bear
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 134 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-07750 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | San Anton' | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-07751 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | I've got a new lease on love | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-07752 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | I've got a new lease on love | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-07753 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | Sweet heartache | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-07754 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | Sweet heartache | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | CS-07755 | 12-in. | 4/9/1937 | Honeysuckle rose | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-022432 | 10-in. | 4/12/1938 | Skrontch | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027289 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | Two sleepy people | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027290 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | Shame! Shame! (Everybody knows your name) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027291 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | I'll never forgive myself (For not forgiving you) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027292 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | You look good to me | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027293 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | Tell me with your kisses | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-027294 | 10-in. | 10/13/1938 | Yacht club swing | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030363 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | Love, I'd give my life for you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030364 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | I wish I had you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030365 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | I'll dance at your wedding | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030366 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | Imagine my surprise | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030367 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | I won't believe it (Till I hear it from you) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030368 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | The spider and the fly | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-030369 | 10-in. | 12/7/1938 | Patty cake, patty cake (Baker man) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-031530 | 10-in. | 1/19/1939 | A good man is hard to find | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-031531 | 10-in. | 1/19/1939 | You out-smarted yourself | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-031532 | 10-in. | 1/19/1939 | Last night a miracle happened | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-031533 | 10-in. | 1/19/1939 | Good for nothin' but love | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-031534 | 10-in. | 1/19/1939 | Hold tight (Want some sea food mama) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sedric, Gene," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107220.
Sedric, Gene. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107220.
"Sedric, Gene." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Sedric, Gene, 1907-1963 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95024822
Wikidata: Gene Sedric - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q488300
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34645262
MusicBrainz: Gene Sedric - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2c1eaada-a712-4f9b-af9a-c355ca02b775
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