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 (Results 1-25 of 70 records)
| 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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hamilton, Bugs," accessed July 2, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100802.
Hamilton, Bugs. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 2, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100802.
"Hamilton, Bugs." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 July 2024.
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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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