Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946) was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 1, 1904 (New York City), Died July 20, 1946 (San Francisco)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1945
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | N 2994 | 10-in. | 1/2/1945 | Midriff | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | GB 6038 | 10-in. | 7/13/1933 | Hyde Park (Every tub) | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | GB 6039 | 10-in. | 7/13/1933 | Harlem speaks | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | GB 6040 | 10-in. | 7/13/1933 | Ain't misbehavin' | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | GB 6041 | 10-in. | 7/13/1933 | Chicago | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam"," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/333302.
Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam". (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/333302.
"Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam"." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Nanton, Tricky Sam, 1904-1946 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93032156
Wikidata: Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q725157
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MusicBrainz: Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b1669585-019f-483d-80c2-caada4275157
ISNI: 0000 0000 6309 6434 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000063096434
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