Elmer James
Elmer Taylor James (1910 – July 25, 1954) was an American jazz double-bassist and tubist. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1910 (Yonkers), Died July 21, 1954
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, tuba
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 60 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 39387 | 10-in. | 2/25/1935 | The ghost of Dinah | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39388 | 10-in. | 2/25/1935 | Pardon my love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39390 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | Stay out of love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39391 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | I' ll never change | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39392 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | Where were you on the night of June the third? | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39393 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | (Looks like I'm) Breakin' the ice | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39518 | 10-in. | 5/7/1935 | Corinne Corinna | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39519 | 10-in. | 5/7/1935 | Ev'ry day | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39520 | 10-in. | 5/7/1935 | A porter's love song | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 39521 | 10-in. | 5/7/1935 | I can't dance | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62217 | 10-in. | 5/25/1937 | Caravan | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62218 | 10-in. | 5/25/1937 | Edgar steps out | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62219 | 10-in. | 5/25/1937 | Laughing at life | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62220 | 10-in. | 5/25/1937 | Stomping at the Renny | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62450 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | Laughing at life | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62451 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | High, wide and handsome | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62452 | 10-in. | 7/27/1937 | Satan takes a holiday | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62573 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | Love me or leave me | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62574 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | Blue skies | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62575 | 10-in. | 9/7/1937 | So rare | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62675 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | Queen Isabella | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62676 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | Old King Cole | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62677 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | Shindig | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62678 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | Let's love | Edgar Hayes Orchestra | instrumentalist, string bass | ||
| Decca | 62679 | 10-in. | 10/11/1937 | I know now | Edgar Hayes Quintet | instrumentalist, string bass |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "James, Elmer," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/113596.
James, Elmer. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/113596.
"James, Elmer." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 November 2024.
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LCNAR: James, Elmer, 1910-1954 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007069999
Wikidata: Elmer James - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15807909
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