Johnny Williams
John Francis Williams (November 15, 1905 – October 19, 1985) was an American percussionist from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. In New York and Hollywood he worked on radio, in films, and as a recording artist. He is the father of film score composer and Boston Pops laureate conductor John Williams, and a grandfather of singer Joseph Williams and pianist/composer Paula Arlich. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 15, 1905 (Watertown), Died October 19, 1985 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1953
Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, traps
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Recordings (Results 26-31 of 31 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | N 2898 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | The man I love | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | N 2899 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | Face | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | N 2900 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | I want to be happy | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | N 2901 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | Rompin' in 44 | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | N 2902 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | Caravan | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | N 2903 | 10-in. | 12/4/1944 | Besame mucho (Kiss me much) | The Edmond Hall Sexet | instrumentalist, string bass |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Johnny," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115064.
Williams, Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115064.
"Williams, Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Johnny Williams (drummer)
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Williams, Johnny, 1905-1984 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2009164047
Wikidata: Johnny Williams (drummer) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6267912
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