Elmer James
Elmer Taylor James (1910 – July 25, 1954) was an American jazz double-bassist and tubist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1910 (Yonkers), Died July 21, 1954
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, tuba
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Recordings (Results 51-60 of 60 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 62680 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | Sweetheart | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62681 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | When you and I were young, Maggie | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 63218 | 10-in. | 2/1/1938 | Rhythm in Spain | Jabbo Smith Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 63219 | 10-in. | 2/1/1938 | Absolutely | Jabbo Smith Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 63220 | 10-in. | 2/1/1938 | More rain, more rest | Jabbo Smith Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 63221 | 10-in. | 2/1/1938 | How can cupid be so stupid? | Jabbo Smith Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 64970 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | I'm tired of fattenin' frogs for snakes | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 64971 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | Stop it Joe | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 64972 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | My man jumped salty on me | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 64973 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | Double crossin' Papa | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, string bass |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Elmer," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113596.
James, Elmer. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113596.
"James, Elmer." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: James, Elmer, 1910-1954 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007069999
Wikidata: Elmer James - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15807909
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34645340
MusicBrainz: Elmer James - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0d08464c-5d26-4766-9079-a8cb260259f2
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