Babe Russin

Irving "Babe" Russin (June 18, 1911 – August 4, 1984) was an American tenor saxophone player.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Russin played with some of the best known jazz bands of the 1930s and 1940s, including Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. He led his own band briefly in the early 1940s. He solos in the recording the Glenn Miller band made of Jerry Gray's composition, "A String of Pearls" for Bluebird Records in 1941. In 1950, Russin was credited as a musician with the backup band on two Frank Sinatra songs for Columbia Records, "Should I?" and "You Do Something To Me". He co-wrote the instrumental "All the Things You Ain't" with Jimmy Dorsey which was released as a V-Disc 78 single, No. 391B, in March, 1945. He appeared briefly in the Universal-International movie The Glenn Miller Story (1954).

Russin plays on the soundtrack to the Warner Bros. movie A Star Is Born (1954), playing "Cheating on Me" with a small group. He also appeared in the Universal-International movie The Benny Goodman Story (1956).

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1911 (Pittsburgh), Died August 4, 1984 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1960

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, saxophone, clarinet, composer

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

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-013880 10-in. 9/28/1937 I ain't got nobody (and nobody cares for me) Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-013881 10-in. 9/28/1937 I've got my heart set on you Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-013882 10-in. 9/28/1937 Everything you said came true Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-013883 10-in. 9/28/1937 Getting some fun out of life Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-013884 10-in. 9/28/1937 Jazz me blues Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-013885 10-in. 9/28/1937 Laugh your way through life Wingy Manone Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-018104 10-in. 1/5/1938 Dr. Rhythm Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-018105 10-in. 1/5/1938 Always and always Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-018106 10-in. 1/5/1938 I was doing all right Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-018107 10-in. 1/5/1938 Love is here to stay Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-018108 10-in. 1/5/1938 Wolverine blues Larry Clinton Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-019831 10-in. 2/16/1938 Don't be that way Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-019832 10-in. 2/16/1938 One o'clock jump Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037134 10-in. 5/22/1939 Rendezvous in Paree Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037135 10-in. 5/22/1939 How am I to know Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037136 10-in. 5/22/1939 Is it possible Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037137 10-in. 5/22/1939 Well all right! (Tonight's the night) Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037138 10-in. 5/22/1939 La rosita Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037139 10-in. 5/22/1939 All I remember is you Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-037140 10-in. 5/22/1939 Judgment is coming Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor CS-037141 10-in. 5/22/1939 Swing low sweet chariot Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038105 10-in. 7/20/1939 Running through my mind Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038106 10-in. 7/20/1939 Let's disappear! Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038107 10-in. 7/20/1939 Stop! It's wonderful Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038108 10-in. 7/20/1939 Hong Kong blues Skeets Herfurt ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038109 10-in. 7/20/1939 Stomp it off Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-038110 10-in. 7/20/1939 The song is you Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-041928 10-in. 8/29/1939 You took advantage of me Ziggy Elman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-041929 10-in. 8/29/1939 I'm yours Ziggy Elman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-041930 10-in. 8/29/1939 Am I blue? Ziggy Elman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-041931 10-in. 8/29/1939 I have everything to live for Ziggy Elman Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-042611 10-in. 8/28/1939 Stop kicking my heart around Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-042612 10-in. 8/28/1939 It's a hundred to one (I'm in love) Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-042613 10-in. 8/28/1939 Vol vistu gaily star Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-042614 10-in. 8/28/1939 Shoot the sherbert to me Herbert Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-042615 10-in. 8/28/1939 Alla en el rancho grande Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Hughie Prince Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-067669 10-in. 8/25/1941 When are we going to land abroad? Mitchell Ayres ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-067670 10-in. 8/25/1941 I don't want to set the world on fire Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music ; Four Trumpet-Ayres Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal quartet instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-067671 10-in. 8/25/1941 The waiter and the porter and the upstairs maid Mitchell Ayres ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-067672 10-in. 8/25/1941 Misirlou Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-068066 10-in. 11/3/1941 Humpty-Dumpty heart Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-068067 10-in. 11/3/1941 Everything I love Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal choir instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-068068 10-in. 11/3/1941 A string of pearls Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-068069 10-in. 11/3/1941 Baby Mine Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-068071 10-in. 11/3/1941 Day dreaming Ray Eberle ; Glenn Miller Orchestra ; Modernaires Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal quartet instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-071435 10-in. 10/1/1941 The nadocky Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-071436 10-in. 10/1/1941 Ev'ry time Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-071437 10-in. 10/1/1941 I wanna go back to Texas Mitchell Ayres ; Johnny Bond ; Fashions-in-Music Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-071438 10-in. 10/1/1941 Minka Mitchell Ayres ; Meredith Blake ; Fashions-in-Music ; Warren Lewis Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and vocal quartet instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-073479 10-in. 3/25/1942 You go your way (And I'll go crazy) Cliff Nazarro Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-073484 10-in. 3/25/1942 It's unbelievable Dick Todd Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor BS-073485 10-in. 3/25/1942 Someday, sweetheart Dick Todd Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D9VB-715 10-in. 8/19/1949 Cuddled in your arms Fran Warren Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D9VB-716 10-in. 8/19/1949 Envy Fran Warren Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D9VB-0713 10-in. 8/19/1949 You're in love with someone Fran Warren Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Victor D9VB-0714 10-in. 8/19/1949 This is where love walks out Fran Warren Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, saxophone  
Columbia 31002 10-in. 8/07/1941 Jim Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 31003 10-in. 8/07/1941 I cover the waterfront Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 31004 10-in. 8/07/1941 Love me or leave me Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 31005 10-in. 8/07/1941 Gloomy Sunday Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 32405 10-in. 2/10/1942 Wherever you are Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Columbia 32406 10-in. 2/10/1942 Mandy is two Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 32407 10-in. 2/10/1942 It's a sin to tell a lie Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Columbia 32408 10-in. 2/10/1942 Until the real thing comes along Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet  
Gramophone 0EA12731 10-in. 2/18/1948 Teresa Joe Loss Orchestra ; Howard Jones Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Vocalion 22921 10-in. 5/11/1938 You go to my head Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 22922 10-in. 5/11/1938 The moon looks down and laughs Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 22923 10-in. 5/11/1938 If I were you Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 22924 10-in. 5/11/1938 Forget if you can Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 23151 10-in. 6/23/1938 Having myself a time Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 23152 10-in. 6/23/1938 Says my heart Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 23153 10-in. 6/23/1938 I wish I had you Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Vocalion 23154 10-in. 6/23/1938 I'm gonna lock my heart (and throw away the key) Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60365 10-in. 1/20/1936 Sing an old-fashioned song Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60368 10-in. 1/20/1936 I'm building up an awful letdown Red McKenzie and his Rhythm Kings instrumentalist, clarinet, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60404 10-in. 1/28/1936 Whose big baby are you? Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60405 10-in. 1/28/1936 Much too much Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60406 10-in. 1/28/1936 Garbo green Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 60407 10-in. 1/28/1936 You hit the spot Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62204 10-in. 5/20/1937 You're precious to me Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62205 10-in. 5/20/1937 Fan my Brow Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62206 10-in. 5/20/1937 Formal night in Harlem Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62207 10-in. 5/20/1937 He's a gypsy from Poughkeepsie Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62348 10-in. 7/9/1937 Easy living Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62349 10-in. 7/9/1937 I'll take the key and lock you up Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62350 10-in. 7/9/1937 Sing and be happy Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62351 10-in. 7/9/1937 Penny wise and pound foolish Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62633 10-in. 9/30/1937 Beat it out Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62634 10-in. 9/30/1937 I'm sorry I made you cry Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62635 10-in. 9/30/1937 What do you want to make those eyes at me for? Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 62636 10-in. 9/30/1937 She's tall, she's tan, she's terrific Bob Howard Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70704 10-in. 5/1/1942 On Echo Hill Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70705 10-in. 5/1/1942 Take me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70706 10-in. 5/1/1942 This is worth fighting for Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70707 10-in. 5/1/1942 Wonder when my baby's coming home? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70808 10-in. 6/2/1942 Serenade in blue Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70809 10-in. 6/2/1942 My devotion Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70810 10-in. 6/2/1942 I've got a gal in Kalamazoo Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 70811 10-in. 6/2/1942 Sorghum switch (Cole slaw Cor. 60063, 9-60063, CRL-56008) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71054 10-in. 7/14/1942 I'm getting tired so I can sleep Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71055 10-in. 7/14/1942 Brazil Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71056 10-in. 7/14/1942 At the cross-roads (Malaguena) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71057 10-in. 7/14/1942 Murder! He says Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71058 10-in. 7/14/1942 I'll find you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71059 10-in. 7/14/1942 Daybreak Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71060 10-in. 7/14/1942 Let's get lost Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71061 10-in. 7/14/1942 Manhattan serenade Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71062 10-in. 7/14/1942 Ev' ry night about this time Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71063 10-in. 7/14/1942 He didn't ask me Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71693 10-in. 1/19/1944 I'm in love with someone Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71694 10-in. 1/19/1944 Holiday for strings-1 Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 71695 10-in. 1/19/1944 Two again Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85530 12/1/1953 Moonlight serenade Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85531 12/1/1953 Tuxedo junction Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85532 12/1/1953 Little brown jug Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85533 12/1/1953 St. Louis blues march Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85534 12/1/1953 In the mood Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85535 12/1/1953 Chattanooga choo choo Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85536 12/1/1953 Pennsylvania 6-5000 Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85537 12/1/1953 American patrol Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 85566 12/1/1953 A string of pearls Universal International Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89016 August 1955 Let's dance-1 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89017 August 1955 Down south camp meetin'-2 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89018 August 1955 King Porter stomp-2 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89019 August 1955 It's been so long Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89020 August 1955 Roll 'em-5 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89021 August 1955 Bugle call rag Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89022 August 1955 Don't be that way-4 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89023 August 1955 You turned the tables on me Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89024 August 1955 Goody goody Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89026 August 1955 Stompin' at the Savoy-4 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89027 August 1955 One o'clock jump-2 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89032 August 1955 Alicia's blues Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89033 August 1955 And the angels sing -9 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89034 August 1955 Jersey bounce Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89035 August 1955 Sometimes I'm happy-2 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89036 August 1955 Shine-10 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca 89037 August 1955 Sing sing sing-10 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3212 10-in. 10/7/1943 My first love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3213 10-in. 10/7/1943 That wonderful worrisome feeling Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3214 10-in. 10/7/1943 Besame mucho (Kiss me much) Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3215 10-in. 10/7/1943 King Porter stomp Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3216 10-in. 10/7/1943 Star eyes Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3217 10-in. 10/7/1943 They're either too young or too old Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3246 10-in. 10/27/1943 Do you know? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3247 10-in. 10/27/1943 My ideal Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3248 10-in. 10/27/1943 Sack house stomp Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 3249 10-in. 10/27/1943 When they ask about you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 6262 4/27/1951 Gone fishin' Louis Armstrong ; Bing Crosby instrumentalist, saxophone  
Decca L 7665 5/7/1954 I know why Modernaires instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 7666 5/7/1954 That's you, that's me, that's love Modernaires instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 7667 5/7/1954 Mine! Mine! Mine! Modernaires instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 8660 9/8/1955 Only you Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 8661 9/8/1955 Christmas in New Orleans Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 8662 9/8/1955 Moments to remember Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 8663 9/8/1955 Christmas night in Harlem Louis Armstrong instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9815 1/24/1957 Happy valley trek Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9816 1/24/1957 Memphis march Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9817 1/24/1957 Bobcats on parade Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9818 1/24/1957 Skippin' John Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9952 3/15/1957 Ash trays for two Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9953 3/15/1957 Exodus blues Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9954 3/15/1957 Blues for Lou Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 9955 3/15/1957 Lost all my blues (for you) Bob Crosby Orchestra instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11400 3/4/1959 Memphis blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11401 3/4/1959 Aunt Hagar's blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11402 3/4/1959 Beale Street blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11403 3/4/1959 Five Point blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11412 3/10/1959 Lonesome road Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11413 3/10/1959 Bayou blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11414 3/10/1959 My inspiration Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11415 3/10/1959 Columbus stockade blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11416 3/10/1959 Wabash blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11417 3/11/1959 St. Louis blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11418 3/11/1959 Blue Fountain Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11419 3/11/1959 Wang wang blues Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 11420 3/11/1959 Japansy Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12031 4/6/1960 Green eyes Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12032 4/6/1960 March of the Bob Cats Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12033 4/6/1960 Frenesi Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12034 4/6/1960 Woodchopper's ball Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12035 4/6/1960 Alone together Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12036 4/8/1960 Me and my shadow Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12037 4/8/1960 Sometimes I'm happy Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  
Decca L 12038 4/8/1960 Let's dance Pete Fountain instrumentalist, tenor saxophone  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Russin, Babe," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110107.

Russin, Babe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110107.

"Russin, Babe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

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