Paul Webster

Paul Francis Webster (August 24, 1909 - May 6, 1966) was a jazz trumpeter in the big band era. He was a high-note specialist for Jimmie Lunceford's band, and later played in several other big bands.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 24, 1909 (Kansas City), Died May 6, 1966

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, arranger, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 76395 5/22/1950 By the river Ste Marie Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76396 5/22/1950 Cheatin' on me Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76397 5/22/1950 For dancers only Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76398 5/22/1950 But she's my buddy's chick Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76528 6/26/1950 La vie en rose Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76529 6/26/1950 C' est si bon Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76662 7/19/1950 Three little words Bill Darnell instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76663 7/19/1950 Pink champagne Bill Darnell instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76664 7/19/1950 Well, oh well Bill Darnell instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76750 8/25/1950 Dream a little dream on me Louis Armstrong ; Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76751 8/25/1950 Can anyone explain Louis Armstrong ; Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 80745 3/27/1951 Cheasapeake and Ohio Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 80746 3/27/1951 Little man in a flying saucer Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 80747 3/27/1951 Because of rain Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 80748 3/27/1951 The hot canary Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 81146 6/12/1951 My friend told me Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 81147 6/12/1951 Ain't no chicken gonna fool me Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 81147[a] 6/12/1951 Count the days Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 82132 1/16/1952 Am I to blame Arthur Prysock instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 82133 1/16/1952 I hear a rhapsody Arthur Prysock instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 82134 1/16/1952 Wheels of fortune Arthur Prysock instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 82135 1/16/1952 Till the stars fall in the ocean Arthur Prysock instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 101132 12/7/1956 Don't get around much anymore Sammy Davis, Jr. instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 101133 12/7/1956 Oo shoo be doo be Sammy Davis, Jr. instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 101134 12/7/1956 By myself Sammy Davis, Jr. instrumentalist, trumpet  
(Results 101-125 of 147 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Webster, Paul," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210846.

Webster, Paul. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210846.

"Webster, Paul." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210846

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