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 76-100 of 166 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 62897 | 10-in. | 12/21/1937 | It's my turn now | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63225 | 10-in. | 1/25/1938 | It's wonderful | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63226 | 10-in. | 1/25/1938 | I was doing all right | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63693 | 10-in. | 5/2/1938 | A-tisket, a-tasket | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63694 | 10-in. | 5/2/1938 | Heart of mine | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63695 | 10-in. | 5/2/1938 | I'm just a jitterbug | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63696 | 10-in. | 5/2/1938 | Azure | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63703 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | That time it's real | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63704 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | What do you know about love? | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63705 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | You can't be mine (and someone else's too) | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63706 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | We can't go on this way | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63707 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | Spinnin' the Webb | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63708 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | Liza (All the clouds 'll roll away) | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63709 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | Saving myself for you | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63710 | 10-in. | 5/3/1938 | If you only knew | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63934 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | Pack up your sins and go to the devil | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63935 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | MacPherson is rehearsin' to swing | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63936 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | Everybody step | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 63937 | 10-in. | 6/9/1938 | Ella | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64459 | 10-in. | 8/17/1938 | Wacky dust | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64460 | 10-in. | 8/17/1938 | Gotta pebble in my shoe | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64461 | 10-in. | 8/17/1938 | I can't stop loving you | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64462 | 10-in. | 8/18/1938 | Strictly from Dixie | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64463 | 10-in. | 8/18/1938 | Woe is me | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 64464 | 10-in. | 8/18/1938 | Who ya hunchin'? | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Sandy," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
Williams, Sandy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
"Williams, Sandy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 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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