Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946) was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 1, 1904 (New York City), Died July 20, 1946 (San Francisco)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	N 2994	10-in.	1/2/1945	Midriff	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6038	10-in.	7/13/1933	Hyde Park (Every tub)	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6039	10-in.	7/13/1933	Harlem speaks	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6040	10-in.	7/13/1933	Ain't misbehavin'	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6041	10-in.	7/13/1933	Chicago	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam"," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/333302.

Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam". (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/333302.

"Nanton, Joe "Tricky Sam"." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.