Barrett Deems

Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was an American swing drummer from Springfield, Illinois, United States. He worked in bands led by Jimmy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong, Red Norvo, and Muggsy Spanier.

In High Society, a 1956 film, performing drum solo during a scene on the back of the bus. Louis Armstrong and His All Stars play the song "Now You Has Jazz", the movie's star, Bing Crosby, introduces the band members, including Deems, who then performs a short drum solo.

Deems was married twice. He died of pneumonia in Chicago aged 84 in September 1998. He left behind his wife, Jane Johnson who is living as of 2022 and resides in Illinois.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 1, 1914 (Springfield), Died September 15, 1998 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 189 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 115920 3/23/1965 Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115921 3/23/1965 South Rampart Street parade The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115922 3/23/1965 Exactly like you The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115923 3/23/1965 Dear heart The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115924 3/23/1965 Bourbon Street blues The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115925 3/23/1965 Struttin' with some barbecue The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115926 3/23/1965 China boy The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115927 3/23/1965 Opening theme (Do you know what it means ..) The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115928 3/23/1965 High society The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115929 3/24/1965 Hello, Dolly! The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115930 3/24/1965 Fiddler on the roof The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115931 3/24/1965 More The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115932 3/24/1965 I will wait for you The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115933 3/24/1965 Red roses for a blue lady The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115934 3/24/1965 Charade The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 115935 3/24/1965 Closing theme (Do you know what it means .. ) The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116663 10/20/1965 Baubles, bangles and beads The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116664 10/20/1965 I wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116665 10/20/1965 King of the road The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116666 10/20/1965 Yvette The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116667 10/20/1965 A taste of honey The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116668 10/20/1965 Alexander's ragtime band The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116669 10/21/1965 L-O-V-E The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116670 10/21/1965 Clarinet marmalade The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116671 10/21/1965 Everybody loves my baby The Dukes of Dixieland instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 101-125 of 189 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Deems, Barrett," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/311654.

Deems, Barrett. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/311654.

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

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