Herb Morand

Herbert Morand (1905 – February 23, 1952) was an American jazz trumpeter, associated with the New Orleans jazz scene.

Morand began on trumpet at age eleven after hearing King Oliver. He played with Nat Towles in New Orleans, then moved to New York City and played with Cliff Jackson. After returning to New Orleans, he played with Chris Kelly, then went to Chicago and played with the Beale Street Washboard Band aside Johnny Dodds in 1929. He played with Harlem Hamfats from 1935 to 1938 and was their main soloist; this versatile ensemble played blues, New Orleans-style jazz, swing jazz, and country music.

In 1941 Morand returned to New Orleans, where he led his own band, and joined George Lewis's ensemble from 1948-1950. He recorded again as a leader in 1949-50, but retired due to illness, and died in 1952.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1905, Died February 23, 1952 (New Orleans)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, vocalist, cornet

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

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 62643 10-in. 10/5/1937 Let your linen hang low-1 Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62644 10-in. 10/5/1937 If you're a viper Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62645 10-in. 10/5/1937 Rosetta blues Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62646 10-in. 10/5/1937 It's your turn Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62647 10-in. 10/5/1937 Let's fall in love again-1 Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62648 10-in. 10/5/1937 Worried mind blues Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62653 10-in. 10/6/1937 Gimme some of that yum yum yum Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62654 10-in. 10/6/1937 Hoodoo women Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62655 10-in. 10/6/1937 Mama's bad luck child Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62656 10-in. 10/6/1937 Mean baby blues Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62657 10-in. 10/6/1937 Tempo de bucket The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62658 10-in. 10/6/1937 You got the devil to pay The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62659 10-in. 10/6/1937 Time's a wastin' The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62660 10-in. 10/6/1937 Black gal you better use your head The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62661 10-in. 10/6/1937 Root hog or die The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62662 10-in. 10/6/1937 You got to be satisfied The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 62663 10-in. 10/6/1937 Toodoe oo blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62664 10-in. 10/6/1937 Rampart and Gravier blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62665 10-in. 10/6/1937 What's on your mind? The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 62674 10-in. 10/8/1937 Broken hearted blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 63624 10-in. 4/20/1938 Don't start no stuff The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63635 10-in. 4/21/1938 Let me feel it The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63636 10-in. 4/21/1938 Little girl The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63637 10-in. 4/21/1938 I'd rather be with you The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63638 10-in. 4/21/1938 I'm in so much trouble now The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63639 10-in. 4/21/1938 I believe I'll make a change The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63640 10-in. 4/21/1938 It will never happen again Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63641 10-in. 4/21/1938 Trading old love for new Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63642 10-in. 4/21/1938 Stay on it Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63643 10-in. 4/21/1938 Delta bound Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63644 10-in. 4/21/1938 You got to go when the wagon comes Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63645 10-in. 4/21/1938 How long baby Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63646 10-in. 4/21/1938 Harlem jamboree Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63662 10-in. 4/22/1938 Mellow little devil The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63663 10-in. 4/22/1938 The barefoot boy The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63664 10-in. 4/22/1938 She loves so good Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63665 10-in. 4/22/1938 Riff it Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63666 10-in. 4/22/1938 Some sweet day Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63667 10-in. 4/22/1938 I'm gonna steal you Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63668 10-in. 4/22/1938 I knocks myself out Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63669 10-in. 4/22/1938 They put the big britches on me Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63670 10-in. 4/22/1938 What is that smells like gravy? Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63671 10-in. 4/22/1938 Every dog must have his day Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63672 10-in. 4/22/1938 Fare you well Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63673 10-in. 4/22/1938 Stavin' chain Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63674 10-in. 4/22/1938 County jail blues Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 63675 10-in. 4/22/1938 Gonna ride 74 Johnnie Temple instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90691 10-in. 4/18/1936 Oh! Red The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90692 10-in. 4/18/1936 Lake Providence blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90780 10-in. 7/2/1936 Live and die for you The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90781 10-in. 6/2/1936 New Oh Red! The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90782 10-in. 7/2/1936 What you gonna do? The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90783 10-in. 7/2/1936 She's gone again The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90835 10-in. 8/14/1936 Let's get drunk and truck The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90836 10-in. 8/14/1936 Move your hand The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90837 10-in. 8/14/1936 Sales tax on it (but it's the same thing) The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90838 10-in. 8/14/1936 You done tore your playhouse down The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90912 10-in. 10/2/1936 Little girl The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90913 10-in. 10/2/1936 Southern blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90914 10-in. 10/2/1936 The garbage man The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90915 10-in. 10/2/1936 Weed smoker's dream (Why don't you do it now? De. 8650) The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90916 10-in. 10/2/1936 If you want to live The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90947 10-in. 10/22/1936 I feel like a millionaire The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90948 10-in. 10/22/1936 Bad luck man The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90949 10-in. 10/22/1936 My Daddy was a lovin' man The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90950 10-in. 10/22/1936 She's trickin' me The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90982 10-in. 11/13/1936 We're gonna pitch a boogie woogie The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90983 10-in. 11/13/1936 Hamfat swing The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90984 10-in. 11/13/1936 Who done it? The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 90985 10-in. 11/13/1936 Growling dog The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca C 91038 10-in. 12/12/1936 Keep it swingin' 'round and 'round The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca C 91039 10-in. 12/12/1936 Ooh-wee babe The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca C 91040 10-in. 12/12/1936 I don't want you loving me The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca C 91041 10-in. 12/12/1936 She's a mellow mother for you The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 91074 10-in. 1/14/1937 Hallelujah Joe ain't preachin' no more The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91075 10-in. 1/14/1937 What's my baby doin'? The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91076 10-in. 1/14/1937 It was red The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca C 91123 10-in. 3/1/1937 I feel like going to town The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca C 91124 10-in. 3/1/1937 I'm so glad The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca C 91125 10-in. 3/1/1937 Jam jamboree (Jam sesh jam) The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca C 91126 10-in. 3/1/1937 Down in shady lane The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91130 10-in. 3/12/1937 The dirty dozens Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91131 10-in. 3/12/1937 She brings me down Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91132 10-in. 3/12/1937 Take it easy greasy Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91133 10-in. 3/12/1937 Wet it Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91200 10-in. 4/28/1937 I'm cuttin' out The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91201 10-in. 4/28/1937 Hoodooin' woman The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 91202 10-in. 4/28/1937 I love that The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91203 10-in. 4/28/1937 My old lady blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91244 10-in. 5/12/1937 Baby won't you tear my clothes The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91245 10-in. 5/12/1937 You drink too much The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91268 10-in. 5/21/1937 I'm Alabama bound The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91269 10-in. 5/21/1937 Empty bed blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91301 10-in. 10/27/1937 We gonna move Palooka Washboard Band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91302 10-in. 10/27/1937 Backdoor Palooka Washboard Band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91303 10-in. 10/27/1937 You done tore your pants with me Palooka Washboard Band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91304 10-in. 10/27/1937 Save me some Palooka Washboard Band instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist  
Decca 91552 10-in. 10/21/1938 Stomp it out gate Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91553 10-in. 10/21/1938 The candy man Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91554 10-in. 10/21/1938 Oh rider Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91555 10-in. 10/21/1938 Stay away from my door Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 91556 10-in. 10/21/1938 All on account of you Rosetta Howard instrumentalist, trumpet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morand, Herb," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/207004.

Morand, Herb. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/207004.

"Morand, Herb." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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