Odie Payne Jr.

Odie Payne (August 27, 1926 – March 1, 1989) was an American Chicago blues drummer. Over his long career he worked with a range of musicians, including Sonny Boy Williamson II, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Little Johnny Jones, Tampa Red, Otis Rush, Yank Rachell, Sleepy John Estes, Little Brother Montgomery, Memphis Minnie, Magic Sam, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Guy.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 27, 1926 (Chicago), Died March 1, 1989 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	E0VB-3394	10-in.	3/7/1950	1950 blues	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-3395	10-in.	3/7/1950	It's good like that	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-3396	10-in.	3/7/1950	Love her with a feelin'	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-3397	10-in.	3/7/1950	New deal blues	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-4564	10-in.	11/7/1950	Midnight boogie	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-4565	10-in.	11/7/1950	Dont blame Shorty for that	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-4566	10-in.	11/7/1950	I miss my lovin' blues	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E0VB-4567	10-in.	11/7/1950	Sweet little angel	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E1VB-0490	10-in.	3/20/1951	Since baby's been gone	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E1VB-0491	10-in.	3/20/1951	She's dynamite	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E1VB-0492	10-in.	3/20/1951	Pretty baby blues	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	E1VB-0493	10-in.	3/20/1951	Early in the morning	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-0460	10-in.	3/24/1949	It's a brand new boogey	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-0461	10-in.	3/24/1949	Come on, if you're coming	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-0462	10-in.	3/24/1949	Please try to see it my way	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-0463	10-in.	3/24/1949	When things go wrong with you	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-1147	10-in.	7/21/1949	Put your money where your mouth is	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-1148	10-in.	7/21/1949	That's her own business	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-1149	10-in.	7/21/1949	It's too late now	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-1150	10-in.	7/21/1949	I'll find my way	Tampa Red	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Payne, Odie, Jr.," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355582.

Payne, Odie, Jr.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355582.

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