Johnny Noble

Johnny Noble

John Avery Noble (September 17, 1892, in Honolulu, Hawaii – January 13, 1944, in Honolulu, Hawaii), better known as Johnny Noble, was an American musician, composer and arranger. He was one of the key figures behind the development of the hapa haole style of music in Honolulu, and played a leading role in introducing Hawaiian music to the United States.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 17, 1892 (Honolulu), Died January 13, 1944 (Honolulu)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, songwriter, arranger, lyricist, steel guitar

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 233 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-77672	10-in.	9/14/1933	My little grass shack	Noelani Hawaiian Orchestra	Vocal and instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-79089	10-in.	2/23/1934	Tomi tomi	Sol K. Bright’s Hollywaiians	Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	arranger
Victor	PBS-79241	10-in.	6/7/1934	Across the sea	Charles Amalu Troupe	Vocal and instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-79247	10-in.	6/8/1934	Kamaaina	Sol K. Bright’s Hollywaiians	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-79271	10-in.	6/25/1934	I've found a little grass skirt (For my little grass shack)	Sol K. Bright’s Hollywaiians	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-79272	10-in.	6/25/1934	It's just an old Hawaiian custom	Sol K. Bright’s Hollywaiians	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBS-79287	10-in.	7/22/1934	Hui e	Sol K. Bright’s Hollywaiians	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio (Hawaiian)	arranger
Victor	BS-81063	10-in.	1/16/1934	My little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii	Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Vocordians	Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-81318	10-in.	1/26/1934	My little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii	Peerless Trio [Norman Price Trio]	Male vocal trio, with guitar (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	BS-81629	10-in.	2/8/1934	My little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii	Biltmore Trio ; Eddie Bush	Vocal and instrumental trio (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	BVE-89036	10-in.	3/18/1935	For you a lei	Hawaiian Serenaders ; Joseph Kamakau	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	BVE-89051	10-in.	3/23/1935	Kalakaua	Bina Mossman Glee Club	Female vocal chorus (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	BVE-89122	10-in.	4/7/1935	Across the sea	John Almeida Hawaiians	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	arranger
Victor	BVE-89134	10-in.	4/11/1935	Flower lei	Don R. George	Pipe organ solo (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-97414	10-in.	4/25/1936	Aloha means I love you	Keaumoku Louis Hawaiian Orchestra	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PB-12	10-in.	6/11/1924	Hula blues	Keaumoku A. Louis	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBVE-145	10-in.	9/7/1925	Aloha means I love you	Keaumoku A. Louis	Male vocal solo, with guitar, steel guitar, and ukulele (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBVE-146	10-in.	9/7/1925	Don't play 'Aloha oe' when I go	Keaumoku A. Louis	Male vocal solo, with guitar, steel guitar, and ukulele (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBVE-295	10-in.	4/27/1927	Hula blues	Kane's Hawaiians	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBVE-325	10-in.	5/17/1927	Penei no	Keaumoku A. Louis	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	BS-014455	10-in.	12/31/1937	My lei of leis	Honoluans ; Daivd Kaonohi	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	BS-014456	10-in.	12/31/1937	What are the wild waves saying	Honoluans ; Daivd Kaonohi	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	BS-014458	10-in.	12/31/1937	In a canoe	Honoluans ; Daivd Kaonohi	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Victor	PBS-016113	10-in.	9/8/1938	At Waikiki	Al Kealoha Perry ; Singing Surfriders	Vocal and instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	songwriter
Victor	PBS-019338	10-in.	6/21/1938	Song of old Hawaii	Al Kealoha Perry ; Singing Surfriders	Vocal and instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	songwriter

(Results 26-50 of 233 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Noble, Johnny," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109361.

Noble, Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109361.

"Noble, Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.