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 126-150 of 166 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 65904 | 10-in. | 6/29/1939 | Stairway to the stars | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 65905 | 10-in. | 6/29/1939 | I want the waiter (with the water) | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 65906 | 10-in. | 6/29/1939 | That's all, brother | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 65907 | 10-in. | 6/29/1939 | Out of nowhere | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 66134 | 10-in. | 8/18/1939 | My last goodbye | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 66135 | 10-in. | 8/18/1939 | Billy (I always dream of Billy) | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 66136 | 10-in. | 8/18/1939 | Please tell me the truth | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 66137 | 10-in. | 8/18/1939 | I'm not complainin' | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 66138 | 10-in. | 8/18/1939 | Betcha nickel | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67119 | 10-in. | 1/26/1940 | Is there somebody else ? | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67120 | 10-in. | 1/26/1940 | Sugar blues | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67121 | 10-in. | 1/26/1940 | The starlit hour | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67122 | 10-in. | 1/26/1940 | What's the matter with me? | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67195 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Baby, won't you please come home ? | Sandy Williams | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67196 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | If it weren't for you | Sandy Williams | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67197 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Sing song swing | Sandy Williams | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67198 | 10-in. | 2/15/1940 | Imagination | Sandy Williams | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67358 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Take it from the top (Instrumental) | Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67359 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Tea dance | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67360 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | Jubilee swing (Instrumental) | Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67361 | 10-in. | 3/20/1940 | [Unknown title(s)] | Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67781 | 10-in. | 5/20/1940 | Night hop | Benny Carter Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67782 | 10-in. | 5/20/1940 | Pom pom | Benny Carter Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67783 | 10-in. | 5/20/1940 | O.K. for baby | Benny Carter Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67784 | 10-in. | 5/20/1940 | Serenade to a sarong | Benny Carter Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Sandy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
Williams, Sandy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
"Williams, Sandy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 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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