Sandy Williams
Alexander Balos Williams (October 24, 1906 – March 25, 1991) was an American jazz trombonist, perhaps best known for playing with the premier big bands of his day, especially the Chick Webb orchestra. Williams also recorded extensively with Ella Fitzgerald. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 24, 1906 (Summerville), Died March 25, 1991 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1944
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 166 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 62065 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | Wake up and live-2 | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62066 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | It's swell of you | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62067 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | You showed me the way | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62068 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | Clap hands! Here comes Charley | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62069 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | Cryin' mood | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62072 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | Love is the thing, so they say | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62073 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | That naughty waltz | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62213 | 10-in. | 5/24/1937 | All or nothing at all | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62214 | 10-in. | 5/24/1937 | If you ever should leave | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62215 | 10-in. | 5/24/1937 | Everyone's wrong but me | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62216 | 10-in. | 5/24/1937 | Deep in the heart of South | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62725 | 10-in. | 10/27/1937 | Just a simple melody | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62726 | 10-in. | 10/27/1937 | I got a guy | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62728 | 10-in. | 10/27/1937 | Holiday in Harlem | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62738 | 10-in. | 11/1/1937 | Rock it for me | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62739 | 10-in. | 11/1/1937 | Squeeze me | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62740 | 10-in. | 11/1/1937 | Harlem conga | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62743 | 10-in. | 11/2/1937 | Hallelujah! | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62744 | 10-in. | 11/2/1937 | I want to be happy | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62886 | 12-in. | 12/17/1937 | I want to be happy-1 | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62887 | 10-in. | 12/17/1937 | The dipsy doodle-1 | Chick Webb Orchestra ; Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62888 | 10-in. | 12/17/1937 | If dreams come true | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62889 | 12-in. | 12/17/1937 | Hallelujah! | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62890 | 10-in. | 12/17/1937 | Midnite in a madhouse (Midnite in Harlem) | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62896 | 10-in. | 12/21/1937 | Bei mir bist du schoen | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Sandy," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
Williams, Sandy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
"Williams, Sandy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Williams, Sandy, 1906-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no96045775
Wikidata: Sandy Williams - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2221521
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29719711
MusicBrainz: Sandy Williams - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e6b579a1-9e7e-4c24-b9cd-7e3e385548cd
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