Hank Duncan

Hank Duncan (né Henry James Duncan; 26 October 1894 – 7 June 1968) was an American dixieland jazz pianist born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, probably better known for his work with Fess Williams, King Oliver, Tommy Ladnier, Sidney Bechet, Charles "Fat Man" Turner, and many others. He also toured extensively with Fats Waller. Duncan was sometimes referred to as "The Little Man From Memory Lane." He died in Long Island, New York.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 26, 1894 (Bowling Green), Died June 7, 1968 (Long Island)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-49 of 49 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-59757 10-in. 4/18/1930 She's still dizzy Royal Flush Orchestra ; Fess Williams Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-59758 10-in. 4/18/1930 Hot mamma Royal Flush Orchestra ; Fess Williams Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-59759 10-in. 4/18/1930 'Leven-thirty Saturday night Royal Flush Orchestra ; Fess Williams Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-59760 10-in. 4/18/1930 I'm feelin' devilish Royal Flush Orchestra ; Fess Williams Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-63134 10-in. 9/12/1930 What's the use of living without love George Bias ; King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-63135 10-in. 9/12/1930 (You were only) Passinig time with me George Bias ; King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-63639 10-in. 9/10/1930 Shake it and break it King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-63640 10-in. 9/10/1930 Stingaree blues King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-64013 10-in. 9/19/1930 Nelson stomp King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BVE-64014 10-in. 9/19/1930 Stealing love King Oliver Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73398 10-in. 9/15/1932 Sweetie dear Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73399 10-in. 9/15/1932 I want you tonight Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73400 10-in. 9/15/1932 I found a new baby Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73501 10-in. 9/15/1932 Lay your racket Sidney Bechet ; Billy Maxey ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73502 10-in. 9/15/1932 Maple leaf rag Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor BS-73503 10-in. 9/15/1932 Shag Sidney Bechet ; New Orleans Feetwarmers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 69842 10-in. 10/21/1941 Swampland Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 69843 10-in. 10/21/1941 Snub' s blues-2 Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 69844 10-in. 10/21/1941 Sing a little ditty Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 69845 10-in. 10/21/1941 Hey man, hey man! Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 70306 10-in. 2/11/1942 'Deed I do Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 70307 10-in. 2/11/1942 case of the blues Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 70308 10-in. 2/11/1942 Blues at high noon-1 Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 70309 10-in. 2/11/1942 Between you and the devil Snub Mosley and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 26-49 of 49 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Duncan, Hank," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110683.

Duncan, Hank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110683.

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

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