Luis Russell

Luis Russell (August 5, 1902 – December 11, 1963) was a pioneering Panamanian jazz pianist, orchestra leader, composer, and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 6, 1902 (Panama), Died December 11, 1963 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, arranger, leader, composer, songwriter, vibraphone

Notes: Name also appears in Victor ledgers as Lewis Russell.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 181 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	63812	10-in.	5/18/1938	Love walked in	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	64907	10-in.	1/18/1939	Jeepers creepers	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	64908	10-in.	1/18/1939	What is this thing called swing?	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65344	10-in.	4/5/1939	Hear me talkin' to ya	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65345	10-in.	4/5/1939	Save it pretty Mama	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65346	10-in.	4/5/1939	West End blues	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65347	10-in.	4/5/1939	Savoy blues	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65460	10-in.	4/25/1939	(I'm) Confessin' (that I love you)	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65461	10-in.	4/25/1939	Our Monday date	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65462	10-in.	4/25/1939	If it's good then I want it	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65463	10-in.	4/25/1939	Me and Brother Bill	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65824	10-in.	6/15/1939	Baby, won't you please come home?	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65825	10-in.	6/15/1939	Poor old Joe	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	65826	10-in.	6/15/1939	Shanty boat on the Mississippi	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	66984	10-in.	12/18/1939	Poor old Joe	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	66985	10-in.	12/18/1939	You're a lucky guy	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	66986	10-in.	12/18/1939	You're just a no account	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	66987	10-in.	12/18/1939	Bye and bye	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67321	10-in.	3/14/1940	Hep cat's ball	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67322	10-in.	3/14/1940	You've got me voodoo'd	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67323	10-in.	3/14/1940	Harlem stomp	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67324	10-in.	3/14/1940	Wolverine blues	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67325	10-in.	3/14/1940	Lazy 'sippi steamer	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67648	10-in.	5/1/1940	Sweethearts on parade	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67649	10-in.	5/1/1940	You run your mouth, I'll run my business	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	arranger, instrumentalist, piano

(Results 126-150 of 181 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Russell, Luis," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106082.

Russell, Luis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106082.

"Russell, Luis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.