Eddie Barefield
Edward Emanuel Barefield (December 12, 1909 – January 4, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger most noteworthy for his work with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. Barefield's musical career included work as an arranger of the ABC Orchestra and for the "Endorsed by Dorsey: program on WOR. He also appeared in several films. He married performer Connie Harris. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 12, 1909 (Iowa), Died January 4, 1991 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1966
Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone, saxophone, tenor saxophone, composer, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 51-66 of 66 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 81072 | 5/22/1951 | Boogie woogie choo choo train | Mabel Scott | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 81073 | 5/22/1951 | Somebody goofed | Mabel Scott | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 81074 | 5/22/1951 | Catch 'em young, treat 'em rough | Mabel Scott | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82670 | 4/9/1952 | Lonesome and blue | Hal Singer Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82671 | 4/9/1952 | I love the way you love me | Hal Singer Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82672 | 4/9/1952 | Secret love | Hal Singer Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82673 | 4/9/1952 | Please Dr. Jive | Hal Singer Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82958 | 6/16/1952 | Troubles | Joan Shaw | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82959 | 6/16/1952 | Better be on my way | Joan Shaw | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82960 | 6/16/1952 | Until you came along | Joan Shaw | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 82961 | 6/16/1952 | Anything you say | Joan Shaw | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 107860 | 8/29/1949 | Them there eyes | Billie Holiday | instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone | |||
| Decca | 117676 | 7/8/1966 | I'm not made of clay-1 ; I'm not made of clay | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 117677 | 7/8/1966 | All night-1 ; All night | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 117678 | 7/8/1966 | Mountain jive-1 ; Mountain jive | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 117679 | 7/8/1966 | I'll be there-1 ; I'll be there | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | instrumentalist, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Barefield, Eddie," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108186.
Barefield, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108186.
"Barefield, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Barefield, Eddie, 1909-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nb2001029864
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MusicBrainz: Eddie Barefield - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/10576bcc-58bd-4830-9c6a-7e67860d5f9a
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