Trummy Young

James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 years performing with Louis Armstrong in Armstrong's All Stars. He had one hit with his version of "Margie", which he played and sang with Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra in 1937. During his years with Armstrong, Young modified his playing to fit Armstrong's approach to jazz.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 12, 1912 (Savannah), Died September 10, 1984 (San Jose)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, vocalist, songwriter, composer, lyricist

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

Recordings (Results 176-200 of 204 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	L 3065	10-in.	6/26/1942	Knock me a kiss-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3066	10-in.	6/26/1942	Keep smiling, keep laughin'-1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3096	10-in.	7/14/1942	I dream a lot about you-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3097	10-in.	7/14/1942	Easy street	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	L 3098	10-in.	7/14/1942	I'm lonesome and so blue	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8107		1/18/1955	Struttin' with some barbecue	Louis Armstrong ; Gary Crosby	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8108		1/18/1955	Ko ko mo	Louis Armstrong ; Gary Crosby	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8109		1/18/1955	Sincerely	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8110		1/18/1955	Pledging my love-1	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8660		9/8/1955	Only you	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8661		9/8/1955	Christmas in New Orleans	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8662		9/8/1955	Moments to remember	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8663		9/8/1955	Christmas night in Harlem	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 8668		9/9/1955	Easy street	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	L 8669		9/9/1955	Lazy bones	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	L 11192		10/8/1958	I love jazz	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 11193		10/8/1958	The Mardi Gras march	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 11194		10/8/1958	Basin Street blues	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 11195		10/8/1958	Otchi-tchor-ni-ya-2	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9461	10-in.	9/12/1934	That's a plenty	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9462	10-in.	9/12/1934	Fat babes	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9463	10-in.	9/12/1934	Maple leaf rag	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9464	10-in.	9/12/1934	Sweet Georgia Brown	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9465	10-in.	9/12/1934	Rosetta-2	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	C 9474	10-in.	9/13/1934	Copenhagen-2	Earl Hines Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone

(Results 176-200 of 204 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Young, Trummy," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104993.

Young, Trummy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104993.

"Young, Trummy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 November 2024.