Roy Eldridge

Roy Eldridge

David Roy Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989), nicknamed "Little Jazz", was an American jazz trumpeter. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos exhibiting a departure from the dominant style of jazz trumpet innovator Louis Armstrong, and his strong impact on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1911 (Pittsburgh), Died February 26, 1989 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, vocalist, arranger, composer

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

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 89 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	71795	10-in.	2/23/1944	Saltin' away my sweet dreams	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71796	10-in.	2/23/1944	Baby won't you please come home	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71797		2/23/1944	The great lie	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71798	10-in.	2/24/1944	My heart isn't in it	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71799	10-in.	2/24/1944	Drop me off in Harlem	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71800	10-in.	2/24/1944	Gulf Coast blues	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71801	10-in.	2/24/1944	Flat top flip hiss lid	Charlie Barnet Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72297	10-in.	6/26/1944	I can't get started	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72298	10-in.	6/26/1944	After you've gone	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72299	10-in.	6/26/1944	Body and soul	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72430	10-in.	10/13/1944	Fish market	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72431	10-in.	10/13/1944	Twilight time	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72432		10/13/1944	St. Louis blues	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist
Decca	72756	10-in.	3/5/1945	Little Jazz boogie	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	72757	10-in.	3/5/1945	Embraceable you	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73335		1/31/1946	Baby that'll be the day	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73336		1/31/1946	All the cats join in	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73337		1/31/1946	Poor John	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73338		1/31/1946	Ain't that a shame	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist
Decca	73554		5/7/1946	Hi ho trailus boot whip	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet, vocalist
Decca	73555		4/7/1946	Tippin' out	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73556		5/7/1946	Yard dog	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73557		5/7/1946	Les bounce	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73688		9/24/1946	Lover come back to me	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	73689		9/24/1946	Rockin' chair	Roy Eldridge Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 51-75 of 89 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Eldridge, Roy," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103162.

Eldridge, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103162.

"Eldridge, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.