Sandy Williams
Alexander Balos Williams (October 24, 1906 – March 25, 1991) was an American jazz trombonist, perhaps best known for playing with the premier big bands of his day, especially the Chick Webb orchestra. Williams also recorded extensively with Ella Fitzgerald. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 24, 1906 (Summerville), Died March 25, 1991 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1944
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 166 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 60056 | 10-in. | 10/12/1935 | I'll chase the blues away | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60057 | 10-in. | 10/12/1935 | I may be wrong (but, I think you're wonderful) | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60058 | 10-in. | 10/12/1935 | Facts and figures | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 60999 | 10-in. | 4/7/1936 | Love, you're just a laugh | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61000 | 10-in. | 4/7/1936 | Cryin' my heart out for you | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61001 | 10-in. | 4/7/1936 | under the spell of the blues | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61002 | 10-in. | 4/7/1936 | When I get low I get high | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61123 | 10-in. | 6/2/1936 | Go Harlem-1 | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61124 | 10-in. | 6/2/1936 | Sing me a swing song (and let me dance) | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61125 | 10-in. | 6/2/1936 | A little bit later on | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61126 | 10-in. | 6/2/1936 | Love, you're just a laugh | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61127 | 10-in. | 6/2/1936 | Devoting my time to you | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61361 | 10-in. | 10/29/1936 | (If you can't sing it) You'll have to swing it | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61362 | 10-in. | 10/29/1936 | Swinging on the reservation | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61363 | 10-in. | 10/29/1936 | I got the Spring fever blues | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61364 | 10-in. | 10/29/1936 | Vote for Mr. Rhythm | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61419 | 10-in. | 11/18/1936 | My last affair | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61420 | 10-in. | 11/18/1936 | Organ grinder's swing | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61421 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | Shine | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61422 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | Darktown Strutters' Ball | Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy Eight | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61520 | 10-in. | 1/14/1937 | There's frost on the moon-1 | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61527 | 10-in. | 1/14/1937 | Take another guess | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61528 | 10-in. | 1/14/1937 | Love marches on-1 | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 61530 | 10-in. | 1/15/1937 | Gee, but you're swell | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 62064 | 10-in. | 3/24/1937 | Rusty hinge | Chick Webb Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Williams, Sandy," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
Williams, Sandy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110334.
"Williams, Sandy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Williams, Sandy, 1906-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no96045775
Wikidata: Sandy Williams - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2221521
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29719711
MusicBrainz: Sandy Williams - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e6b579a1-9e7e-4c24-b9cd-7e3e385548cd
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