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 151-175 of 189 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 118501 | 1/25/1967 | I can't believe that you're in love with me | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 118502 | 1/25/1967 | Jazz baby | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 118503 | 1/25/1967 | Rose of Washington Square | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 118504 | 1/25/1967 | The Jewish wedding song | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 118505 | 1/25/1967 | Bonjour Madame | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119573 | 11/13/1967 | Cabaret | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119574 | 11/13/1967 | Don't sleep in the subway | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119575 | 11/13/1967 | Willkommen | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119576 | 11/13/1967 | Hellzapoppin | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119577 | 11/13/1967 | Dancing on the streets | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119578 | 11/13/1967 | Sunny | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119579 | 11/14/1967 | Foolin' around | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119580 | 11/14/1967 | More and more | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119581 | 11/14/1967 | Smile | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119582 | 11/14/1967 | Up, up and away | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119583 | 11/14/1967 | Rosie | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119584 | 11/14/1967 | I wonder who's kissing her now | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119762 | 1/5/1968 | Just a closer walk with Thee | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119763 | 1/5/1968 | Tin roof blues | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119764 | 1/5/1968 | Midnight in Moscow | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119765 | 1/5/1968 | The Third Man theme | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119766 | 1/5/1968 | Washington Square | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119767 | 1/5/1968 | Bill Bailey, won't you please come home | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119768 | 1/5/1968 | [Unknown title(s)] | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums | |||
| Decca | 119769 | 1/5/1968 | Heartaches | The Dukes of Dixieland | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Deems, Barrett," accessed May 10, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/311654.
Deems, Barrett. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 10, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/311654.
"Deems, Barrett." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Deems, Barrett - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85076533
Wikidata: Barrett Deems - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q126611
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14957988
MusicBrainz: Barrett Deems - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9fd2d24d-3829-4b5f-a9b4-88c134d56417
ISNI: 0000 0000 5513 3901 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000055133901
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