Gus Aiken
Augustus Aiken (July 26, 1902 in Charleston, South Carolina – April 1, 1973 in New York City) was an early jazz trumpeter who also did blues. He started with the Jenkins Orphanage band. He was first recorded professionally in 1919. In the 1920s he worked with several groups, but his best known work would be with Louis Armstrong. He went on to play with Sid Catlett, Roy Eldridge, and Elmer Snowden before his career declined. The end of the Big Band era and the rise of rock and roll is seen as causing the decline. His name is often incorrectly spelled as "Gus Aitken". |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 26, 1902 (Charleston), Died April 1, 1973 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1944
Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, cornet
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 40 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BRC-70195 | 10-in. | 8/28/1931 | You rascal you | Henry Allen ; Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Victor | BRC-70196 | 10-in. | 8/28/1931 | Goin' to town | Chick Bullock ; Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Victor | BRC-70197 | 10-in. | 8/28/1931 | Say the word | Chick Bullock ; Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Victor | BRC-70198 | 10-in. | 8/28/1931 | Freakish blues | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trumpet | |
| Columbia | W144527 | 10-in. | 7/30/1927 | Black cat moan | Clara Smith and her Five Black Kittens | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental trio | instrumentalist, cornet | |
| Columbia | W144528 | 10-in. | 7/30/1927 | Strugglin' woman's blues | Clara Smith and her Five Black Kittens | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental trio | instrumentalist, cornet | |
| OKeh | S-7855 | 10-in. | Apr. 1921 | I won't be back 'till you change your ways | Five Jazz Bell Hops ; Daisy Martin | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | instrumentalist, cornet | |
| Decca | 60021 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | I'm in the mood for love | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60022 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | You're my lucky star | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60023 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | La cucaracha | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60024 | 10-in. | 10/3/1935 | Got a brand new suit | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60155 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I've got my fingers crossed | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60156 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | Old man Mose (is dead)-1 | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60157 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | I'm shooting high | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60158 | 10-in. | 11/21/1935 | (Was I to blame for) Falling in love with you | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60227 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | Red sails in the sunset | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60228 | 10-in. | 12/13/1935 | On Treasure Island | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60249 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Thanks a million | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60250 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Shoe Shine Boy | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60251 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | Solitude | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60252 | 10-in. | 12/19/1935 | I hope Gabriel likes my music | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60362 | 10-in. | 1/18/1936 | The music goes 'round and around | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 60363 | 10-in. | 1/18/1936 | Rhythm saved the world | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 61058 | 10-in. | 4/28/1936 | I come from a musical family | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet | ||
| Decca | 61059 | 10-in. | 4/29/1936 | If we never meet again | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, trumpet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Aiken, Gus," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/200089.
Aiken, Gus. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/200089.
"Aiken, Gus." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Aitken, A. M. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80084903
Wikidata: Gus Aiken - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1555306
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/7576303
MusicBrainz: Gus Aiken - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/663c55ec-509e-4499-95ad-8cf087a73102
ISNI: 0000 0000 0276 7951 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000002767951
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