Wilson Myers
Wilson "Serious" Myers (born Ernest Wilson Myers or Wilson Ernestine Myers, October 2, 1906 – July 10, 1992) was an American jazz double-bassist, baritone and bass saxophonist, vocalist, bandleader and arranger, best known for his contributions to New Orleans jazz. He also played trombone on a 1996 released album of Django Reinhardt recordings. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 2, 1906, Died July 10, 1991 (Philadelphia)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1940
Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, vocalist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-73398 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | Sweetie dear | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-73399 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | I want you tonight | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-73400 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | I found a new baby | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-73501 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | Lay your racket | Sidney Bechet ; Billy Maxey ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-73502 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | Maple leaf rag | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-73503 | 10-in. | 9/15/1932 | Shag | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-046832 | 10-in. | 2/5/1940 | Indian summer | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-046833 | 10-in. | 2/5/1940 | One o'clock jump | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Victor | BS-046834 | 10-in. | 2/5/1940 | Preachin' blues | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance quintet, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-046835 | 10-in. | 2/5/1940 | Sidney's blues | Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Columbia | 28874 | 10-in. | 10/15/1940 | St. Louis blues | Benny Carter All Star Orchestra ; Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Columbia | 28875 | 10-in. | 10/15/1940 | Loveless love | Benny Carter All Star Orchestra ; Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, string bass | |
| Decca | 38633 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | 'Way down yonder in New Orleans | Red McKenzie | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38634 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | I've got the world on a string | Red McKenzie | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38635 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | From Monday on | Red McKenzie | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38636 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | As long as I live | Red McKenzie | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38662 | 10-in. | 9/14/1934 | Junk man | Spirits of Rhythm | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38663 | 10-in. | 9/14/1934 | Dr. Watson and Mr. Holmes | Spirits of Rhythm | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38664 | 10-in. | 9/14/1934 | That's what I hate about love | Spirits of Rhythm | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 38665 | 10-in. | 9/14/1934 | Shoutin' in that amen corner | Spirits of Rhythm | instrumentalist, string bass |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Myers, Wilson," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112576.
Myers, Wilson. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112576.
"Myers, Wilson." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Myers, Wilson, 1906-1992 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2004101462
Wikidata: Wilson Myers - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q8023153
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/7574800
MusicBrainz: Wilson Myers - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/72645c3e-285b-4bab-921d-8664f8c4697d
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