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 126-150 of 160 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 126-150 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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