Peanuts Holland

Herbert Lee "Peanuts" Holland (February 9, 1910 – February 7, 1979) was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his contributions in swing jazz. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and died in Stockholm, Sweden.

Holland learned to play trumpet at the Jenkins Orphanage. He played and recorded with Alphonse Trent's band between 1928 and 1933, and played with Al Sears (1932), the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra, Willie Bryant, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lil Armstrong's band (1935–36). He also occasionally led his own band.

In 1939, Holland moved to New York City, playing in big bands led by Coleman Hawkins and Fletcher Henderson. From 1941 to 1946, he played with Charlie Barnet. He and Don Redman toured Europe in 1946, and during this tour Holland elected to remain there, living in Paris and Sweden. He recorded there until 1960, releasing some 46 records for European labels.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 9, 1910 (Norfolk), Died February 7, 1979 (Stockholm)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, vocalist, composer, cornet

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 37 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D5VB-1322 10-in. 12/28/1945 Let's go home Charlie Spivak Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Decca 70700 10-in. 4/30/1942 That real romance Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70701 10-in. 4/30/1942 I like to riff Charlie Barnet Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70702 10-in. 4/30/1942 Smiles Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70703 10-in. 4/30/1942 Shady lady Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71097 10-in. 7/17/1942 I don't want nobody at all Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71098 10-in. 7/17/1942 That old black magic Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71099 10-in. 7/17/1942 Oh! Miss Jaxson Charlie Barnet Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71100 10-in. 7/17/1942 Things ain't what they used to be Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71101 10-in. 7/17/1942 Washington whirlajig Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71102 10-in. 7/17/1942 The Victory walk Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71460 10-in. 10/20/1943 Strollin' Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71461 10-in. 10/20/1943 The moose Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71462 10-in. 10/20/1943 Pow-wow (Redskin rhumba) Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 71463 10-in. 10/20/1943 Sittin' home waitin' for you Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72450 10-in. 10/17/1944 Into each life some pain must fall Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72451 10-in. 10/17/1944 You always hurt the one you love Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72452 10-in. 10/17/1944 West End blues Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72453 10-in. 10/17/1944 Desert sands Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73067 10-in. 10/2/1945 Tell to a star Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73068 10-in. 10/2/1945 Surprise party Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73069 10-in. 10/2/1945 Just a little fond affection Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73070 10-in. 10/2/1945 Xango (Chongo) Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca L 3487 10-in. 8/3/1944 Skyliner Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca L 3488 10-in. 8/3/1944 Sharecroppin' blues Charlie Barnet Orchestra ; Kay Starr instrumentalist, trumpet  
(Results 1-25 of 37 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Holland, Peanuts," accessed March 29, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204617.

Holland, Peanuts. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204617.

"Holland, Peanuts." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 29 March 2023.

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