Nate Kazebier

Nate Kazebier (August 13, 1912 – October 22, 1969) was an American jazz trumpeter.

Kazebier started on trumpet at age nine. His early experience was in territory bands in the Midwest, with Austin Wylie, Jan Garber, and Slats Randall. In 1935-36 he played in Benny Goodman's band, then moved to California, where he played with Ray Noble, Seger Ellis, Spud Murphy, and others. In 1939-40 he was a member of Gene Krupa's first big band, then worked with Jimmy Dorsey from 1940-1943. He spent time in the military during World War II, then returned to play with Goodman in 1946-47. From the late 1940s into the 1960s, he worked in the studios in California, playing with Ray Bauduc among many others. He never led his own recording date. During the big band era he was just a membrer of the trumpet section and never recorded a solo in these bands that is verified. He did, however, play together with Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans in a small band studio-session for Decca (Decca Recordings 18… series) on 19/11/35. Here he is the sole trumpeter on four tunes and produced some very fine music.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 13, 1912 (Lawrence), Died October 22, 1969 (Reno)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet

Notes: Surname sometimes appears as Kazabier.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor MS-92210 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Makin' whoopee Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92211 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 I would do most anything for you Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92212 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Rose room Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92213 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Pardon my love Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92214 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 St. Louis blues Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92215 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Can't we be friends Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92216 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Royal Garden blues Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92217 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 When we're alone Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92218 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Sometimes I'm happy Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92219 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Anything goes Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92220 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Down by the river Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92221 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Ding dong daddy from Dumas Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor MS-92222 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) approximately late April 1935 Stompin' at the Savoy Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-92546 10-in. 7/1/1935 Sometimes I'm happy Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-92547 10-in. 7/1/1935 King Porter Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-92549 10-in. 7/1/1935 Jingle bells Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-96299 10-in. 11/22/1935 Sandman Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor PBS-97017 10-in. 9/27/1935 Madhouse Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67638 10-in. 4/30/1940 Latins know how Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67639 10-in. 4/30/1940 Fools fall in love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67640 10-in. 4/30/1940 Hear my song, Violetta Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67641 10-in. 4/30/1940 Devil may care Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67642 10-in. 4/30/1940 Contrasts Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67643 10-in. 4/30/1940 Blue Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67707 10-in. 5/10/1940 I can't resist you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67708 10-in. 5/10/1940 How can I ever be alone? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67709 10-in. 5/10/1940 I love to watch the moonlight Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67710 10-in. 5/10/1940 Tennessee fish-fry Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67711 10-in. 5/10/1940 Tonight (Perfidia) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67854 10-in. 6/3/1940 If I forget you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67855 10-in. 6/3/1940 Where do you keep your heart Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67856 10-in. 6/3/1940 All this and heaven too Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67857 10-in. 6/3/1940 Shades of twilight Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67932 10-in. 7/17/1940 Once in a lovetime Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67933 10-in. 7/17/1940 And so do I Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67934 10-in. 7/17/1940 Hep-tee-hootie Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67935 10-in. 7/17/1940 Dolimite Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 67936 10-in. 7/17/1940 While the music plays on Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68027 10-in. 9/3/1940 Yesterthoughts Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68028 10-in. 9/3/1940 On the trail Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68029 10-in. 9/3/1940 Whispering grass Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68030 10-in. 9/3/1940 Talkin' tony heart Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68173 10-in. 10/1/1940 You've got me this way Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68174 10-in. 10/1/1940 A handful of stars Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68175 10-in. 10/1/1940 Falling leaves Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68176 10-in. 10/1/1940 The bad humor man Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68461 10-in. 12/9/1940 I hear a rhapsody Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68462 10-in. 12/9/1940 I understand Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68463 10-in. 12/9/1940 Turn left Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68464 10-in. 12/9/1940 High on a windy hill Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68471 10-in. 12/9/1940 The mem'ry of a rose Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68650 10-in. 2/3/1941 Donna Maria Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68651 10-in. 2/3/1941 When the sun comes out Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68652 10-in. 2/3/1941 Amapola (voBE, HOC) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68653 10-in. 2/3/1941 Yours (Quiereme mucho) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68654 10-in. 2/3/1941 Turn right Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68761 10-in. 3/3/1941 A rose and a prayer Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68762 10-in. 3/3/1941 Au reet (Au rote, au root) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68763 10-in. 3/3/1941 Man, that's groovy Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68764 10-in. 3/3/1941 Once and for all Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68765 10-in. 3/3/1941 La Rosita Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68832 10-in. 3/19/1941 The things I love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68833 10-in. 3/19/1941 My sister and I Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68834 10-in. 3/19/1941 Maria Elena Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68835 10-in. 3/19/1941 Minnie from Trinidad Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68836 10-in. 3/19/1941 In the hush of the night Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 68840 10-in. 3/19/1941 Green eyes Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69091 10-in. 4/29/1941 Blue Champagne Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69092 10-in. 4/29/1941 Aurora Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69093 10-in. 4/29/1941 Bar Babble Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69094 10-in. 4/29/1941 All alone and lonely Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69211 10-in. 5/19/1941 Isle of pines Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69212 10-in. 5/19/1941 Time was Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69213 10-in. 5/19/1941 Be fair Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69214 10-in. 5/19/1941 Embraceable you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69215 10-in. 5/19/1941 Fingerbustin' Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69594 10-in. 8/1/1941 Jim Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69595 10-in. 8/1/1941 A new shade of blue Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69596 10-in. 8/1/1941 Charleston Alley Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69597 10-in. 8/1/1941 Moonlight masquerade Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69598 10-in. 8/1/1941 The spirit's got me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69599 10-in. 8/1/1941 Wasn't it you? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69688 10-in. 9/2/1941 If you only knew Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69689 10-in. 9/2/1941 What makes Sammy run? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69690 10-in. 9/2/1941 It happened in Hawaii Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69691 10-in. 9/2/1941 Tropical magic Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69992 10-in. 12/3/1941 This is no laughing matter Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69993 10-in. 12/3/1941 The white cliffs of Dover Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69994 10-in. 12/3/1941 I got it bad Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69995 10-in. 12/3/1941 I said no Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 69996 10-in. 12/3/1941 Drop me a line Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70024 10-in. 12/10/1941 I remember you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70025 10-in. 12/10/1941 Not mine Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70026 10-in. 12/10/1941 Arthur Murray taught me dancing in a hurry Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70027 10-in. 12/10/1941 If you build a better mousetrap Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70028 10-in. 12/10/1941 Tangerine Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70086 10-in. 12/22/1941 Ev'rything I love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70087 10-in. 12/22/1941 Absent-minded moon Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70088 10-in. 12/22/1941 I'm glad there is you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70089 10-in. 12/22/1941 Murderistic Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70090 10-in. 12/22/1941 Hoboken rock Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70151 10-in. 1/12/1942 A sinner kissed an angel Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70152 10-in. 1/12/1942 You made me love you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70153 10-in. 1/12/1942 Tomorrow's sunrise Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70154 10-in. 1/12/1942 When the roses bloom again Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70155 10-in. 1/12/1942 The President's birthday ball Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70389 10-in. 2/24/1942 Rain, rain, rain Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70390 10-in. 2/24/1942 'Tain't no good, part 1 Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70391 10-in. 2/24/1942 'Tain't no good, part 2 Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70392 10-in. 2/24/1942 Me and my Malinda Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70393 10-in. 2/24/1942 If you are but a dream Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70436 10-in. 3/4/1942 Last night I said a prayer Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70437 10-in. 3/4/1942 My little cousin Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70438 10-in. 3/4/1942 Always in my heart Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70480 10-in. 3/12/1942 Heavenly hideaway Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70481 10-in. 3/12/1942 Full moon Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70482 10-in. 3/12/1942 An overture to love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70483 10-in. 3/12/1942 Jersey bounce Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70484 10-in. 3/12/1942 Blue skies Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70485 10-in. 3/12/1942 Mood insagroove Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70525 10-in. 3/17/1942 Sleepy lagoon Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70526 10-in. 3/17/1942 Someday sweetheart Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70527 10-in. 3/17/1942 I threw a kiss in the ocean Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70704 10-in. 5/1/1942 On Echo Hill Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70705 10-in. 5/1/1942 Take me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70706 10-in. 5/1/1942 This is worth fighting for Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70707 10-in. 5/1/1942 Wonder when my baby's coming home? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70808 10-in. 6/2/1942 Serenade in blue Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70809 10-in. 6/2/1942 My devotion Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70810 10-in. 6/2/1942 I've got a gal in Kalamazoo Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70811 10-in. 6/2/1942 Sorghum switch (Cole slaw Cor. 60063, 9-60063, CRL-56008) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71054 10-in. 7/14/1942 I'm getting tired so I can sleep Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71055 10-in. 7/14/1942 Brazil Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71056 10-in. 7/14/1942 At the cross-roads (Malaguena) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71057 10-in. 7/14/1942 Murder! He says Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71058 10-in. 7/14/1942 I'll find you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71059 10-in. 7/14/1942 Daybreak Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71060 10-in. 7/14/1942 Let's get lost Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71061 10-in. 7/14/1942 Manhattan serenade Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71062 10-in. 7/14/1942 Ev' ry night about this time Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71063 10-in. 7/14/1942 He didn't ask me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90460 10-in. 11/19/1935 The last round-up Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90461 10-in. 11/19/1935 Jazz me blues Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90462 10-in. 11/19/1935 Three little words Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90463 10-in. 11/19/1935 Blues of Israel Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 749 10-in. 3/11/1937 Three little words Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 750 10-in. 3/11/1937 Bees knees Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 751 10-in. 3/11/1937 A pretty girl is like a melody Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 752 10-in. 3/11/1937 I know that you know Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 753 10-in. 3/11/1937 Sometimes I'm happy Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 754 10-in. 3/11/1937 Shivery stomp Seger Ellis Choirs of Brass Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1264 10-in. 4/21/1938 Quaker City jazz Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1265 10-in. 4/21/1938 Cherokee Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1266 10-in. 4/21/1938 Trans-Continental Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1267 10-in. 4/21/1938 Ecstacy Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1268 10-in. 4/21/1938 Dancing with a debutante Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 1269 10-in. 4/21/1938 My little girl Spud Murphy Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 2791 10-in. 10/9/1941 Any bonds today? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 2792 10-in. 10/9/1941 The magic of magnolias Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca DLA 2793 10-in. 10/9/1941 Daydream Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kazebier, Nate," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115450.

Kazebier, Nate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115450.

"Kazebier, Nate." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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