Hilton Jefferson
Hilton Jefferson (July 30, 1903 – November 14, 1968) was an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, perhaps best known for leading the saxophone section from 1940–1949 in the Cab Calloway band. Jefferson is said to have been "a soft, delicate saxophone player, with an exquisite sensibility." In 1929, Jefferson began his professional career with Claude Hopkins, and throughout the 1930s was busy working for the big bands of Chick Webb, Fletcher Henderson and McKinney's Cotton Pickers. From 1952–1953, Jefferson performed with Duke Ellington, but ultimately became a bank guard to support himself with a steady income. In the 1950s, he continued to perform, especially with Rex Stewart and some former members of Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 30, 1903 (Danbury), Died November 14, 1968 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1958
Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 141 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W265136 | 10-in. | 9/22/1933 | It's the talk of the town | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265137 | 10-in. | 9/22/1933 | Night life-3 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265138 | 10-in. | 9/22/1933 | Nagasaki-2 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265144 | 10-in. | 9/29/1933 | Jamaica shout-1 | Coleman Hawkins Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265150 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Happy feet | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265151 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | I'm rhythm crazy now-1 | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265152 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Old man river | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265153 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Minnie the moocher's wedding day-1 | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265154 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | Ain't cha glad?-1 | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Columbia | W265155 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | I've got to sing a torch song | Horace Henderson Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Brunswick | B17913 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | What a night, what a moon, what a girl | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
| Brunswick | B17914 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | I'm painting the town red | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
| Brunswick | B17915 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | It's too hot for words | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
| Atlantic | 2930 | 10-in. | 1/22/1958 | Jump for joy | Howard Biggs' Orchestra ; Joe Turner | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Atlantic | 2931 | 10-in. | 1/22/1958 | Blues in the night | Howard Biggs' Orchestra ; Joe Turner | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38598 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | Limehouse blues-1, 5 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38599 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | Shanghai shuffle-2, 3 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38600 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | Big John special-3, 4 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38601 | 10-in. | 9/11/1934 | Happy as the day is long-3, 5 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38602 | 10-in. | 9/12/1934 | Tidal wave-1, 4 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38603 | 10-in. | 9/12/1934 | Down South camp meeting-1, 2 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38604 | 10-in. | 9/12/1934 | Wrappin' it up-2, 3 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38605 | 10-in. | 9/12/1934 | Memphis blues-3 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38723 | 10-in. | 9/25/1934 | Wild party-1, 5 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 38724 | 10-in. | 9/25/1934 | Rug cutter's swing-1, 2, 4 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jefferson, Hilton," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109150.
Jefferson, Hilton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109150.
"Jefferson, Hilton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.
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External Sources
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LCNAR: Jefferson, Hilton, 1903-1968 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no91020812
Wikidata: Hilton Jefferson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q282977
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/198552
MusicBrainz: Hilton Jefferson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/fadcfecc-6ecf-4e5c-a43b-fa67a4defb5c
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