Slick Jones
Slick Jones (April 13, 1907 – November 2, 1969) was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with Fats Waller. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 13, 1907 (Roanoke), Died November 2, 1969 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, drums, composer
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 129 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-032945 | 10-in. | 3/9/1939 | Got no time | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-032946 | 10-in. | 3/9/1939 | Step up and shake my hand | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-032947 | 10-in. | 3/9/1939 | Undecided | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-032948 | 10-in. | 3/9/1939 | Remember who you're promised to | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-041528 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | (When you) Squeeze me | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-041529 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | Bless you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-041530 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | It's the tune that counts | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-041531 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | Abdullah | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps, composer | |
| Victor | BS-041532 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | Who'll take my place (When I'm gone) | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-041533 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | Bond Street | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043346 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | It's you who taught it to me | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043347 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | Suitcase Susie | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043348 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | Your feet's too big | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043349 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | You're lettin' the grass grow under your feet | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043350 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | Darktown Strutters' Ball | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-043351 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | I can't give you anything but love, baby | Una Mae Carlisle ; Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet (take 1); with male vocal solo (take 2) | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048775 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | Old Grand Dad | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048776 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | Fat and greasy | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048777 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | Little Curley Hair in a high chair | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048778 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | (You're a) Square from Delaware | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048779 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | You run your mouth, I'll run my business | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048780 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | Too tired | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048781 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | "Send me" Jackson | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-048782 | 10-in. | 4/11/1940 | Eep, ipe, wanna piece of pie | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet | instrumentalist, traps | |
| Victor | BS-051865 | 10-in. | 7/16/1940 | Stop pretending | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, traps |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Slick," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116577.
Jones, Slick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116577.
"Jones, Slick." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Wilmore Jones
Discogs: Slick Jones
Allmusic: Slick Jones
Grove: Slick Jones
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LCNAR: Jones, Slick, 1907-1969 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr94006143
Wikidata: Wilmore Jones - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1719939
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/46946819
MusicBrainz: Wilmore Jones - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a8dd666b-9a0f-40c1-a265-f4fdb6f36904
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