Bugs Hamilton

John "Bugs" Hamilton (March 8, 1911, St. Louis – August 15, 1947, St. Louis) was an American jazz trumpeter.

Hamilton was a member of New York City-based trombonist Billy Kato's band in 1930-1931 and played with Chick Webb around the same time. Toward the middle of the 1930s he played with Kaiser Marshall, then joined Fats Waller's ensemble in 1938. He remained with Waller until 1942, touring and recording with him often and appearing in several films as a member of Waller's group. During World War II he played with Eddie South and Roy Eldridge, but shortly after the end of the war, he contracted tuberculosis, resulting in his death at age 36.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 8, 1911 (St. Louis), Died August 15, 1947

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1944

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet

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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 Audio
Victor BS-022429 10-in. 4/12/1938 In the gloaming Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022430 10-in. 4/12/1938 You had an ev'ning to spare Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022431 10-in. 4/12/1938 Let's break the good news Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022432 10-in. 4/12/1938 Skrontch Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022433 10-in. 4/12/1938 I simply adore you Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022434 10-in. 4/12/1938 The sheik of Araby Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022435 10-in. 4/12/1938 Hold my hand Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-022436 10-in. 4/12/1938 Inside (This heart of mine) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041528 10-in. 8/10/1939 (When you) Squeeze me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041529 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bless you Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041530 10-in. 8/10/1939 It's the tune that counts Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041531 10-in. 8/10/1939 Abdullah Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041532 10-in. 8/10/1939 Who'll take my place (When I'm gone) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-041533 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bond Street Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043346 10-in. 11/3/1939 It's you who taught it to me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043347 10-in. 11/3/1939 Suitcase Susie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043348 10-in. 11/3/1939 Your feet's too big Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043349 10-in. 11/3/1939 You're lettin' the grass grow under your feet Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043350 10-in. 11/3/1939 Darktown Strutters' Ball Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-043351 10-in. 11/3/1939 I can't give you anything but love, baby Una Mae Carlisle ; Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet (take 1); with male vocal solo (take 2) instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048775 10-in. 4/11/1940 Old Grand Dad Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048776 10-in. 4/11/1940 Fat and greasy Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048777 10-in. 4/11/1940 Little Curley Hair in a high chair Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048778 10-in. 4/11/1940 (You're a) Square from Delaware Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048779 10-in. 4/11/1940 You run your mouth, I'll run my business Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048780 10-in. 4/11/1940 Too tired Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048781 10-in. 4/11/1940 "Send me" Jackson Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-048782 10-in. 4/11/1940 Eep, ipe, wanna piece of pie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051865 10-in. 7/16/1940 Stop pretending Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051866 10-in. 7/16/1940 I'll never smile again Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051867 10-in. 7/16/1940 My mommie sent me to the store Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051868 10-in. 7/16/1940 Dry bones Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051869 10-in. 7/16/1940 "Fats" Waller's original E flat blues Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051870 10-in. 7/16/1940 Stayin' at home Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-051871 10-in. 7/16/1940 Hey! Stop kissin' my sister Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-054675 10-in. 8/2/1940 Now I lay me down to dream Una Mae Carlisle Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-054676 10-in. 8/2/1940 Papa's in bed with his britches on Una Mae Carlisle Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-054677 10-in. 8/2/1940 If I had you Una Mae Carlisle Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-054678 10-in. 8/2/1940 You made me love you (I didn't want to do it) Una Mae Carlisle Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057083 10-in. 11/6/1940 Everybody loves my baby Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057084 10-in. 11/6/1940 I'm gonna salt away some sugar (for my sugar and me) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057085 10-in. 11/6/1940 Tain't nobody's biz-nezz if I do Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057086 10-in. 11/6/1940 Abercrombie had a zombie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057087 10-in. 11/6/1940 Blue eyes Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-057088 10-in. 11/6/1940 Scram! Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-062761 10-in. 3/20/1941 Do you have to go? Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-062762 10-in. 3/20/1941 Pan-pan Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-062763 10-in. 3/20/1941 I wanna hear swing songs Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-062764 10-in. 3/20/1941 You're gonna be sorry Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-062765 10-in. 3/20/1941 All that meat and no potatoes Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-063892 10-in. 5/13/1941 Twenty-four robbers Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-063893 10-in. 5/13/1941 I understand Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-063894 10-in. 5/13/1941 Sad sap sucker am I Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-063895 10-in. 5/13/1941 Headlines in the news Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067946 10-in. 10/1/1941 Oh, baby, sweet baby (What are you doin' to me?) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067947 10-in. 10/1/1941 Buck jumpin' Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067948 10-in. 10/1/1941 That gets it, Mr. Joe Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067949 10-in. 10/1/1941 The bells of San Raquel Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067950 10-in. 10/1/1941 Bessie, Bessie, Bessie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-067951 10-in. 10/1/1941 Clarinet marmalade Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-073440 10-in. 3/16/1942 We need a little love (That's all) Fats Waller, his Rhythm and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-073441 10-in. 3/16/1942 You must be losing your mind Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-073443 10-in. 3/16/1942 The jitterbug waltz Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-075423 10-in. 7/13/1942 By the light of the silvery moon Deep River Boys ; Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance sextet, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-075424 10-in. 7/13/1942 Swing out to victory Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance sextet, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-075425 10-in. 7/13/1942 Up jumped you with love Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance sextet, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trumpet  
Victor BS-075426 10-in. 7/13/1942 Romance a la mode Deep River Boys ; Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance sextet, with male vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72297 10-in. 6/26/1944 I can't get started Roy Eldridge Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72298 10-in. 6/26/1944 After you've gone Roy Eldridge Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 72299 10-in. 6/26/1944 Body and soul Roy Eldridge Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hamilton, Bugs," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100802.

Hamilton, Bugs. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100802.

"Hamilton, Bugs." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100802

External Sources

Wikipedia: John Hamilton

Discogs: Bugs Hamilton

Grove: Bugs Hamilton

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Hamilton, Bugs - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2003084383

Wikidata: John Hamilton - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q21039187

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/46948509

MusicBrainz: John Hamilton - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4b948f21-42d2-4ad0-8143-9b709e1e8b23

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