Danny Alvin

Danny Alvin

Danny Alvin (November 29, 1902 in New York City – December 6, 1958 in Chicago) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Alvin was the father of guitarist Teddy Walters. He played with Sophie Tucker at the New York club Reisenweber's in 1919, then moved to Chicago in the early 1920s. He played in both cities over the course of his career, playing with Sidney Bechet, George Brunis, Buck Clayton, Wild Bill Davison, Wingy Manone, Joe Marsala, Art Hodes, Mezz Mezzrow, and George Zack. He recorded sparsely as a bandleader; his best-known issue was a 1958 album recorded for Stepheny Records.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 29, 1902 (New York City), Died December 6, 1958 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, drums

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

Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	BS-045937	10-in.	1/15/1940	Put on your old grey bonnet	Wingy Manone Orchestra	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and vocal chorus	instrumentalist, drums

(Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alvin, Danny," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100194.

Alvin, Danny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100194.

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