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Frank Trumbauer

Orie Frank Trumbauer (May 30, 1901 – June 11, 1956) was an American jazz saxophonist of the 1920s and 1930s. His main instrument was the C melody saxophone, a now-uncommon instrument between an alto and tenor saxophone in size and pitch. He also played alto saxophone, bassoon, clarinet and several other instruments.

He was a composer of sophisticated sax melodies, one of the major small group jazz bandleaders of the 1920s and 1930s. His landmark recording of "Singin' the Blues" with Bix Beiderbecke and Eddie Lang in 1927, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1977. His major recordings included "Krazy Kat", "Red Hot", "Plantation Moods", "Trumbology", "Tailspin", "Singin' the Blues", "Wringin' an' Twistin'", and "For No Reason at All in C" with Bix Beiderbecke and Eddie Lang, and the first hit recording of "Georgia On My Mind" in 1931.

"Tram" was described as one of the most influential and important jazz saxophonists of the 1920s and 1930s, particularly influencing the sound of Lester Young. He is also remembered for his musical collaborations with Bix Beiderbecke, a relationship that produced some of the finest and most innovative jazz records of the late 1920s. Trumbauer and Beiderbecke also collaborated with jazz guitarist Eddie Lang.

He was featured in the 2001 documentary Jazz by Ken Burns on PBS on the topic of the first jazz soloists and as an iconic image to symbolize jazz music.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1901 (Carbondale), Died June 11, 1956 (Kansas City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1937

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, C-melody saxophone, saxophone, composer, vocalist, songwriter, bassoon, alto saxophone, clarinet, arranger, trombone

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

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 173 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W81085 10-in. 5/13/1927 For no reason at all in C Tram, Bix, and Eddie Jazz/dance trio composer, instrumentalist, C-melody saxophone  
OKeh W81273 10-in. 8/25/1927 Three blind mice Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, composer, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81274 10-in. 8/25/1927 Blue river Seger Ellis ; Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81275 10-in. 8/25/1927 There's a cradle in Caroline Seger Ellis ; Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81450 10-in. 9/17/1927 Wringin' an' twistin' Bix Beiderbecke ; Eddie Lang ; Frank Trumbauer Jazz/dance trio composer, instrumentalist, C-melody saxophone  
OKeh W81488 10-in. 9/28/1927 Humpty Dumpty Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81489 10-in. 9/28/1927 Krazy Kat Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, composer, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81490 10-in. 9/28/1927 Baltimore Frankie Trumbauer and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81499 10-in. 9/30/1927 Just an hour of love Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81500 10-in. 9/30/1927 I'm wonderin' who Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81570 10-in. 10/25/1927 Crying all day Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer, leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81571 10-in. 10/25/1927 A good man is hard to find Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81575 10-in. 10/26/1927 Sugar Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W81576 10-in. 10/26/1927 Did you mean it? Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400003 10-in. 1/9/1928 There'll come a time (Wait and see) Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh [W400003(a)] 10-in. 1/9/1928 A letter from Dixie Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400004 10-in. 1/9/1928 Jubilee Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400033 10-in. 1/20/1928 From Monday on Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet vocalist, leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400034 10-in. 1/20/1928 Mississippi mud Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400188 10-in. 4/3/1928 Our bungalow of dreams Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400189 10-in. 4/3/1928 Lila Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400603 10-in. 4/10/1928 Borneo Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400604 10-in. 4/10/1928 My pet Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400989 10-in. 7/5/1928 Bless you! Sister Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, saxophone  
OKeh W400990 10-in. 7/5/1928 Dusky stevedore Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, saxophone  
(Results 101-125 of 173 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Trumbauer, Frank," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104494.

Trumbauer, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104494.

"Trumbauer, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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