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Sonny Dunham

Elmer "Sonny" Dunham (November 16, 1911 – July 9, 1990) was an American trumpet player and bandleader. A versatile musician, he was one of the few trumpet players who could double on the trombone with equal skill.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1914 (Brockton), Died July 9, 1990

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, trombone, arranger, director

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 242 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 62084 10-in. 3/30/1937 Never in a million years Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone, arranger  
Decca 62085 10-in. 3/30/1937 I remember Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone, arranger  
Decca 62745 10-in. 11/3/1937 I've got my heart set on you Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62746 10-in. 11/3/1937 Have you met Miss Jones? Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62747 10-in. 11/3/1937 In the mission by the sea Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62748 10-in. 11/3/1937 Farewell, my love Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62749 10-in. 11/3/1937 I'd rather be right Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62796 10-in. 11/19/1937 You took the words right out of my heart Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62797 10-in. 11/19/1937 The waltz lives on Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62798 10-in. 11/19/1937 Thanks for the memory Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62799 10-in. 11/19/1937 Mama, that moon is here again Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62826 10-in. 12/1/1937 I can dream, can't I? Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62827 10-in. 12/1/1937 Memories of you Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62828 10-in. 12/1/1937 Let's make it a lifetime Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62829 10-in. 12/1/1937 Song of India Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62862 10-in. 12/8/1937 I see your face before me Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62863 10-in. 12/8/1937 Bei mir bist du schoen Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62864 10-in. 12/8/1937 Time on my hands Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62865 12-in. 12/8/1937 Sleepy time gal Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62882 10-in. 12/14/1937 Two dreams got together Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62883 12-in. 12/14/1937 Drifting apart Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62884 10-in. 12/14/1937 You have everything Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62885 10-in. 12/14/1937 I cried for you Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62898 10-in. 12/22/1937 Sweet as a song Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
Decca 62899 10-in. 12/22/1937 I could use a dream Glen Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet, trombone  
(Results 101-125 of 242 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dunham, Sonny," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/202789.

Dunham, Sonny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/202789.

"Dunham, Sonny." 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/202789

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