Bill Beason

William Beason (March 6, 1908 – August 15, 1988) was an American swing jazz drummer born in Louisville, Kentucky. At the height of his career, he recorded with Django Reinhardt.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 6, 1908 (Louisville), Died August 15, 1988 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, traps

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Recordings (Results 76-84 of 84 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 71726 10-in. 2/2/1944 St. Louis blues Larry Adler instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 71727 10-in. 2/2/1944 Hand to mouth boogie Larry Adler instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 71728 10-in. 2/2/1944 As time goes by Larry Adler instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91836 10-in. 10/12/1939 You're gonna lose your gal Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91837 10-in. 10/12/1939 After I say I'm sorry Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91838 10-in. 10/12/1939 Baby, what else can I do? Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91839 10-in. 10/12/1939 My wubba dolly Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91840 10-in. 10/12/1939 Lindy hoppers' delight (Instrumental) Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 91841 10-in. 10/12/1939 Moon ray Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 76-84 of 84 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Beason, Bill," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110397.

Beason, Bill. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110397.

"Beason, Bill." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110397

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