Specs Powell

Gordon "Specs" Powell (June 5, 1922 – September 15, 2007) was a jazz drummer who began performing in the swing era.

Birth and Death Data: Born New York City, Died September 15, 2007

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1965

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, conga, vibraphone

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= 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	BS-067978	10-in.	10/7/1941	Tweed me	John Kirby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BS-067979	10-in.	10/7/1941	Move over	John Kirby Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	BS-067980	10-in.	10/7/1941	Wondering where	Buster Bailey ; John Kirby Orchestra ; Russell Procope ; Charlie Shavers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42902	10-in.	4/10/1950	Jump 'til dawn	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42903	10-in.	4/10/1950	I'll get by (as long as I have you)	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42904	10-in.	4/10/1950	Harlemonica blues	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42905	10-in.	4/10/1950	Rockin' the blues away	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42906	10-in.	4/10/1950	[No information]	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42907	10-in.	4/10/1950	[No information]	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Columbia	CO42908	10-in.	4/10/1950	Rent party blues	Harlemonicas	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums

Citation

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