Willie Bryant

William Stevens Bryant (August 30, 1908 – February 9, 1964) was an American jazz bandleader, vocalist, and disc jockey, known as the "Mayor of Harlem".

Birth and Death Data: Born August 30, 1908 (New Orleans), Died February 9, 1964 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, vocalist, leader, songwriter, speaker, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 63561 10-in. 4/6/1938 Neglected Willie Bryant Orchestra leader, vocalist  
(Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bryant, Willie," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110802.

Bryant, Willie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110802.

"Bryant, Willie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110802

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