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Henry Wells

Henry James Wells (born 1906, in Dallas) was an American jazz trombonist, vocalist, and bandleader. He was the brother of Dicky Wells.

Wells studied at Fisk University and the Cincinnati Conservatory, and worked professionally starting in the late 1920s. He joined Jimmie Lunceford's band in 1929 and remained with him until 1935; during this time, he also played with Cab Calloway and Claude Hopkins. From 1936 to 1941 he worked intermittently with Andy Kirk, and played with him again in 1946; he left Kirk's employ temporarily to put together his own band and to complete a stint in the U.S. Army. During his time with Kirk, he was often employed as a vocalist, including on recordings. He also played with Gene Krupa and Teddy Hill in the early 1940s. After World War II he worked with Rex Stewart and Sy Oliver; he was active as a performer on the West Coast into the 1960s.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1906 (Dallas), Died 20th century (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, vocalist, leader, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 126-134 of 134 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 73265 1/3/1946 Alabama bound Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73266 1/3/1946 Soothe me Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73267 1/3/1946 Doggin' man blues Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73590 5/23/1946 I don't know what I'd do without you Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73591 5/23/1946 I'm so lonesome I could cry Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73751 12/2/1946 Now you tell me Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73752 12/2/1946 Louella Andy Kirk Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73753 12/2/1946 So soon The Four Knights instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 73754 12/2/1946 I'm falling for you The Four Knights instrumentalist, trombone  
(Results 126-134 of 134 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wells, Henry," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109728.

Wells, Henry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109728.

"Wells, Henry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109728

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