Osie Johnson

James "Osie" Johnson (January 11, 1923, in Washington, D.C. – February 10, 1966, in New York City) was a jazz drummer, arranger and singer.

Birth and Death Data: Born Washington, D.C. (capital city of the United States of America), Died February 10, 1966 (New York City (most populous city in the United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1953 - 1965

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 142 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 103490 10/11/1957 Maria Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 103491 10/11/1957 Prologue and Jet song Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 103492 10/11/1957 Tonight Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 103493 10/11/1957 Something's coming Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 103494 10/11/1957 Somewhere Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 103495 10/11/1957 Finale: I feel pretty/America/One hand Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104073 1/16/1958 What am I here for Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104074 1/16/1958 Any place I hang my hat is home Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104075 1/16/1958 Bull market Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104076 1/16/1958 Nina never knew Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104077 1/21/1958 Holiday Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104078 1/21/1958 I like to recognize the tune Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104079 1/21/1958 Portrait of Jennie Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104080 1/21/1958 A gal in calico Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104081 1/28/1958 Ya' gotta have rhythm Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104082 1/28/1958 Judy's jaunt Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104083 1/28/1958 Love is for the very young-1 Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104084 1/28/1958 Walking Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104497 3/3/1958 Duke's place Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104498 3/3/1958 In a sentimental mood Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104499 3/3/1958 Sophisticated lady Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104500 3/3/1958 Prelude to a kiss Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104508 3/4/1958 Satin doll Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104509 3/4/1958 Solitude Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 104510 3/4/1958 It don't mean a thing Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 76-100 of 142 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Osie," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/323884.

Johnson, Osie. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/323884.

"Johnson, Osie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.

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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/323884

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LCNAR: Johnson, Osie - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr90028222

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