Milt Hinton

Milt Hinton

Milton John Hinton (June 23, 1910 – December 19, 2000) was an American double bassist and photographer. Regarded as the Dean of American jazz bass players, his nicknames included "Sporty" from his years in Chicago, "Fump" from his time on the road with Cab Calloway, and "The Judge" from the 1950s and beyond. Hinton's recording career lasted over 60 years, mostly in jazz but also with a variety of other genres as a prolific session musician. He was also a photographer of note, praised for documenting American jazz during the 20th Century.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 23, 1910 (Vicksburg), Died December 19, 2000 (Queens)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1964

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, tuba

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 201-225 of 264 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	104093	1/20/1958	Summer love	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104094	1/20/1958	Sweet Sue	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104095	1/20/1958	Tonight	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104096	1/20/1958	Blues for Terrisita	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104097	1/23/1958	The gypsy	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104098	1/23/1958	Witchcraft	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104099	1/23/1958	Pastel blue	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104100	1/23/1958	Lazy afternoon	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104101	1/28/1958	My heart stood still	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104102	1/28/1958	On a Sunday by the sea	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104103	1/28/1958	I hear music	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104104	1/28/1958	Swing into Spring	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104497	3/3/1958	Duke's place	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104498	3/3/1958	In a sentimental mood	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104499	3/3/1958	Sophisticated lady	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104500	3/3/1958	Prelude to a kiss	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104508	3/4/1958	Satin doll	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104509	3/4/1958	Solitude	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104510	3/4/1958	It don't mean a thing	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104511	3/4/1958	Mood indigo	Manny Albam Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104642	4/7/1958	Stratusphunk	Hal McKusick Sextet	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104643	4/7/1958	The end of a love affair	Hal McKusick Sextet	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104644	4/7/1958	You're my thrill	Hal McKusick Sextet	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	104645	4/7/1958	[Unknown title(s)]	Hal McKusick Sextet	instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	105388	8/4/1958	That's a plenty	Stan Rubin Orchestra	instrumentalist, string bass

(Results 201-225 of 264 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hinton, Milt," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102205.

Hinton, Milt. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102205.

"Hinton, Milt." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.