George Brunis

George Brunis

George Clarence Brunies (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974), a.k.a. Georg Brunis, was an American jazz trombonist, who was part of the dixieland revival. He was known as "The King of the Tailgate Trombone".

Birth and Death Data: Born New Orleans, Died November 19, 1974 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, kazoo, composer, vocalist

Notes: Name appears on Columbia disc label as "Brunels."

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 83 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Decca	38610	10-in.	9/12/1934	Panama	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	38611	10-in.	9/12/1934	Jazz it blues	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	38734	10-in.	9/26/1934	Bluin' the blues	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	38735	10-in.	9/26/1934	Ostrich walk	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	38736	10-in.	9/26/1934	Original Dixieland one-step	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	38737	10-in.	9/26/1934	Sensation	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	39378	10-in.	2/20/1935	Baby brown	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	39379	10-in.	2/20/1935	No lovers allowed	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	39380	10-in.	2/20/1935	(Oh! Susanna) Dust off that old piano	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	39381	10-in.	2/20/1935	Since we fell out of love	New Orleans Rhythm Kings		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	71001	10-in.	7/6/1942	Chimes blues	Joe Marsala and his Chosen Seven		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	71002	10-in.	7/6/1942	Sweet Mama	Joe Marsala and his Chosen Seven		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	71003	10-in.	7/6/1942	Walkin' the dog	Joe Marsala and his Chosen Seven		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	71004	10-in.	7/6/1942	Lazy Daddy	Joe Marsala and his Chosen Seven		instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M512	10-in.	6/1/1937	My gal Sal	Chauncey Morehouse Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M513	10-in.	6/1/1937	Blues in B flat	Chauncey Morehouse Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M514	10-in.	6/1/1937	On the Alamo	Chauncey Morehouse Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M754	10-in.	2/16/1938	You, you, and especially you	Bobby Hackett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M755	10-in.	2/16/1938	If dreams come true	Bobby Hackett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M756	10-in.	2/16/1938	At the jazz band ball	Bobby Hackett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Master	M757	10-in.	2/16/1938	That da-da strain	Bobby Hackett Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1317	10-in.	4/16/1938	Sweetheart of Sigma Chi	Ted Lewis and his Band		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1318	10-in.	4/16/1938	Goodnight (Waltz)	Ted Lewis and his Band		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1319	10-in.	4/16/1938	When my baby smiles at me	Ted Lewis and his Band		instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1320	10-in.	7/16/1938	Wear a hat with a silver lining	Ted Lewis and his Band		instrumentalist, trombone

(Results 51-75 of 83 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brunis, George," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109721.

Brunis, George. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109721.

"Brunis, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.