Walter Thomas

Walter Purl "Foots" Thomas (February 10, 1907 – August 26, 1981) was an American saxophonist, flutist, and arranger in Cab Calloway's orchestra, one of the most famous bands of the swing era in jazz.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 10, 1907 (Muskogee), Died August 26, 1981 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, saxophone, composer, songwriter

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

Recordings (Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	80752	3/28/1951	Sarah Kelly from Plumbnelly	Joey Thomas Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	81341	8/6/1951	Cherokee boogie	Joey Thomas Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	81342	8/6/1951	Hobo boogie	Joey Thomas Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

(Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thomas, Walter," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105982.

Thomas, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105982.

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