Trummy Young

James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 years performing with Louis Armstrong in Armstrong's All Stars. He had one hit with his version of "Margie", which he played and sang with Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra in 1937. During his years with Armstrong, Young modified his playing to fit Armstrong's approach to jazz.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 12, 1912 (Savannah), Died September 10, 1984 (San Jose)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, vocalist, songwriter, composer, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 204 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	104265		2/6/1958	Rock my soul	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	104266		2/7/1958	Swing low sweet chariot	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	104267		2/7/1958	Go down Moses	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	104268		2/7/1958	Ezekiel saw 'de wheel	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	104269		2/7/1958	Sometimes I feel like a motherless child	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	104555		12/12/1956	When you're smiling-1	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 110	10-in.	2/12/1945	I'll remember April	Johnny Bothwell Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 111	10-in.	2/12/1945	Street of dreams	Johnny Bothwell Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 112	10-in.	2/12/1945	Our delight	Johnny Bothwell Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 113	10-in.	2/12/1945	[Unknown title(s)]	Johnny Bothwell Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 154	10-in.	12/4/1944	Let me call you sweetheart	Trummy Young Orchestra ; Trummy Young	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 155	10-in.	12/4/1944	Lame brain	Trummy Young Orchestra ; Trummy Young	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 156	10-in.	12/4/1944	Please, please, please	Trummy Young Orchestra ; Trummy Young	instrumentalist, trombone
Signature	SRC 157	10-in.	12/4/1944	Fla gala pa	Trummy Young Orchestra ; Trummy Young	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1010	10-in.	7/24/1936	Pigeon walk-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1011	10-in.	11/5/1937	Like a ship at sea	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1012	10-in.	11/5/1937	Teasin' Tessie Brown	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1013	10-in.	11/5/1937	Annie Laurie	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 1014	10-in.	11/5/1937	Frisco fog-3	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	DLA 2447	10-in.	6/23/1941	I'm walking through heaven with you	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2448	10-in.	6/23/1941	You' re always in my dreams	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2449	10-in.	6/23/1941	Flamingo	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist
Decca	DLA 2450	10-in.	6/23/1941	Siesta at the fiesta	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3063	10-in.	6/26/1942	Strictly instrumental	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	L 3064	10-in.	6/26/1942	Easy street	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone

(Results 151-175 of 204 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Young, Trummy," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104993.

Young, Trummy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104993.

"Young, Trummy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.