Budd Johnson

Albert J. "Budd" Johnson III (December 14, 1910 – October 20, 1984) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who worked extensively with, among others, Ben Webster, Benny Goodman, Big Joe Turner, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Billie Holiday and, especially, Earl Hines.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 14, 1910 (Dallas), Died October 20, 1984 (Kansas City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1959

Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, songwriter, leader, vocalist

Notes: Real name is Albert J. Johnson; name listed on Bluebird disc label as A. Johnson. Compositions often credited as Albert Johnson.

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 137 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-1708 10-in. 10/8/1947 Misery is a thing called Moe Etta Jones ; Luther Henderson Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz quintet instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D7VB-1709 10-in. 10/8/1947 This is a fine time Etta Jones ; Luther Henderson Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz quintet instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D7VB-1954 10-in. 10/31/1947 Little small town girl (with the big town dreams) Delta Rhythm Boys Male vocal quartet with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-1955 10-in. 10/31/1947 I can't tell a lie to myself Delta Rhythm Boys Male vocal quartet with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-1956 10-in. 10/31/1947 Ain't gonna worry 'bout a soul Delta Rhythm Boys Male vocal quartet with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-1957 10-in. 10/31/1947 Never underestimate the power of a woman Delta Rhythm Boys Male vocal group with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2085 10-in. 11/17/1947 Sneaky Pete Jesse Stone Orchestra ; Jesse Stone Male vocal solo, with jazz septet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2086 10-in. 11/17/1947 I came home unexpectedly Jesse Stone Orchestra ; Jesse Stone Male vocal solo, with jazz septet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2087 10-in. 11/17/1947 Who's zat Jesse Stone Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz septet instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2659 10-in. 12/11/1947 April in Paris Coleman Hawkins Orchestra Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2660 10-in. 12/11/1947 How strange Coleman Hawkins Orchestra Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Victor D7VB-2661 10-in. 12/11/1947 Half step down, please Coleman Hawkins Orchestra Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Victor D8VB-4148 10-in. 12/29/1948 Guarachi guaro Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D8VB-4149 10-in. 12/29/1948 Duff capers Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra ; Dizzy Gillespie ; Dizzy Gillespie Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D8VB-4150 10-in. 12/29/1948 Lover, come back to me Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra ; Dizzy Gillespie ; Dizzy Gillespie Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D8VB-4151 10-in. 12/29/1948 I'm be boppin' too Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Atlantic 291 10-in. 9/18/1949 I'll get along somehow Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Atlantic 293 10-in. 9/18/1949 Rocking blues Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Atlantic 513 10-in. September 1950 Am I making the same mistake again? Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra leader  
Atlantic 514 10-in. September 1950 Teardrops from my eyes Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra leader  
Atlantic 515 10-in. September 1950 R.b. blues Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson instrumentalist, saxophone, leader  
Atlantic 541 10-in. 12/14/1950 I will wait for you Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Atlantic 542 10-in. 12/14/1950 Standing on the corner Ruth Brown ; Budd Johnson's Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Atlantic 786 10-in. 1/20/1952 I'll never stop loving you Joe Turner ; Harry Van Walls instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Atlantic 787 10-in. 1/20/1952 Sweet sixteen Joe Turner ; Harry Van Walls instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
(Results 76-100 of 137 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, Budd," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105494.

Johnson, Budd. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105494.

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

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