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.

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 160 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 26-50 of 160 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kazebier, Nate," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115450.

Kazebier, Nate. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115450.

"Kazebier, Nate." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115450

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