Beverly (Beverley) Peer

Beverly Peer (October 7, 1912 – January 16, 1997) was an American jazz double-bassist.

Peer played piano professionally early in his career before switching to bass. He worked with Chick Webb from 1936 to 1939 and continued to play in the orchestra under the direction of Ella Fitzgerald. In 1942 he joined Sabby Lewis's orchestra. He also worked extensively as an accompanist for vocalists such as Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, Johnny Mathis, and Barbra Streisand. In the 1950s and 1960s he worked with pianists Barbara Carroll and Ellis Larkins, and worked with Bobby Short from the 1970s into the 1990s, often performing at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City.

He can be heard on Ella Fitzgerald's release "Ella Sings, Chick Swings" as well as other recordings of Ella and the Chick Webb Orchestra.

Aside from music, late in his career Peer also had cameo roles in films such as Hannah and Her Sisters and For Love or Money.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1912 (New York City), Died January 16, 1997

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 181 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 85040 8/14/1953 Mambo in blues Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 85041 8/14/1953 The scene is clean Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 85931 3/2/1954 The night hawk Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 85932 3/2/1954 Little boy, blow Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 85933 3/2/1954 Moonlight in Vermont Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 85934 3/2/1954 Bunny Lucky Thompson instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89585R 4/4/1956 The sweetness of you Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89688 4/2/1956 Stompin' at the savoy Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89689 4/2/1956 I'll be back for more Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89690 4/2/1956 Blue Lou Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89691 4/2/1956 [Unknown title(s)] Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89692 4/3/1956 Lullaby in rhythm Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89693 4/3/1956 Don't be that way Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89694 4/3/1956 Hoopdee whodee Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89695 4/3/1956 If dreams come true Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89696 4/4/1956 Light and sweet Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89697 4/4/1956 The blues made me feel this way Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89698 4/4/1956 Cool and groovy Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 89699 4/4/1956 Happy and satisfied Edgar Sampson Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91836 10-in. 10/12/1939 You're gonna lose your gal Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91837 10-in. 10/12/1939 After I say I'm sorry Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91838 10-in. 10/12/1939 Baby, what else can I do? Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91839 10-in. 10/12/1939 My wubba dolly Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91840 10-in. 10/12/1939 Lindy hoppers' delight (Instrumental) Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91841 10-in. 10/12/1939 Moon ray Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, string bass  
(Results 151-175 of 181 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Peer, Beverly (Beverley)," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/336956.

Peer, Beverly (Beverley). (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/336956.

"Peer, Beverly (Beverley)." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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