Cedric Wallace

Cedric Wallace (August 3, 1909 in Miami, Florida – August 19, 1985 in New York City) was an American jazz double-bassist.

Wallace moved to New York City in the 1930s, where he played in a band led by Reggie Johnson at the Saratoga Club. Later in the decade he worked with Jimmie Lunceford before joining Fats Waller's band from 1938-1942, the association for which he is best known. Wallace played with Waller at the peak of his popularity and plays on many of his biggest hits. He also recorded with Una Mae Carlisle, Maxine Sullivan, Champion Jack Dupree, Pat Flowers, Gene Sedric, and Dean Martin. He led his own ensemble in New York in the 1940s which featured Eddie Gibbs on bass for a time, and continued to perform into the 1970s.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 3, 1909 (Miami), Died August 19, 1985

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 124 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-031534 10-in. 1/19/1939 Hold tight (Want some sea food mama) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-031535 10-in. 1/19/1939 Kiss me with your eyes Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032942 10-in. 3/9/1939 You asked for it—you got it Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032943 10-in. 3/9/1939 Some rainy day Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032944 10-in. 3/9/1939 'Tain't what you do (It's the way that cha do it) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032945 10-in. 3/9/1939 Got no time Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032946 10-in. 3/9/1939 Step up and shake my hand Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032947 10-in. 3/9/1939 Undecided Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-032948 10-in. 3/9/1939 Remember who you're promised to Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038207 10-in. 6/28/1939 Honey hush Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038208 10-in. 6/28/1939 I used to love you (But it's all over now) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038209 10-in. 6/28/1939 Wait and see Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038210 10-in. 6/28/1939 You meet the nicest people in your dreams Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038211 10-in. 6/28/1939 Anita Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-038212 10-in. 6/28/1939 What a pretty miss Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
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, string bass  
Victor BS-041529 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bless you Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
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, string bass  
Victor BS-041531 10-in. 8/10/1939 Abdullah Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
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, string bass  
Victor BS-041533 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bond Street Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
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, string bass  
Victor BS-043347 10-in. 11/3/1939 Suitcase Susie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
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, string bass  
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, string bass  
(Results 26-50 of 124 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wallace, Cedric," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100722.

Wallace, Cedric. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100722.

"Wallace, Cedric." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100722

External Sources

Wikipedia: Cedric Wallace

Discogs: Cedric Wallace

Allmusic: Cedric Wallace

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Wallace, Cedric - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2002075137

Wikidata: Cedric Wallace - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5057160

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/14960380

MusicBrainz: Cedric Wallace - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/82bc3fdb-79ff-4c22-b55d-0902d962b5ca

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