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 101-125 of 160 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 101-125 of 160 records)

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

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