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Andy Sannella

Anthony George "Andy" Sannella (March 11, 1900 – December 10, 1962) was an American musician and bandleader.

Andy Sannella was born in Brooklyn, NY. His father Anthony and mother Lucia were both Italian immigrants. Sannella was a multi-instrumentalist; according to jazz historian John Chilton he played violin, piano, organ, clarinet, alto saxophone, guitar (preferably steel guitar), banjo and vibraphone. Occasionally he also appeared as a singer.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 11, 1900, Died December 10, 1962

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, guitar, clarinet, steel guitar, saxophone, leader, composer, traps, arranger

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 214 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W145541 10-in. 1/17/1928 Passing the time away Hugh Barrett Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, alto saxophone, guitar  
Columbia W145579 10-in. 2/4/1928 The grass grows greener 'way down home Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia W145592 10-in. 1/27/1928 Stay out of the South! (If you want to miss a heaven on earth) Creole Crooner Male vocal solo, with ukulele and steel guitar instrumentalist, steel guitar  
Columbia W145609 10-in. 2/4/1928 Southern skies Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia 145749 10-in. 3/12/1928 Beautiful Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia 145750 10-in. 3/12/1928 Little log cabin of dreams Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia 145751 10-in. 3/12/1928 The dance of the blue Danube Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia 145752 10-in. 3/12/1928 I can't do without you Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia 145874 10-in. 4/25/1928 Japansy Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia 145875 10-in. 4/25/1928 Lou'siana lullaby Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia W145884 10-in. 4/4/1928 Dear old girl of Delta Sigma Phi Jan Garber Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and ukulele (takes 1-4); with male vocal solo, steel guitar, and ukulele (takes 5-8) instrumentalist, steel guitar  
Columbia W146274 10-in. 4/23/1928 Lil' ol' home Creole Crooner Male vocal solo, with steel guitar and ukulele instrumentalist, steel guitar  
Columbia 146275 10-in. 4/25/1928 Jack and Jill Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio leader, composer, instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia 146276 10-in. 4/25/1928 Rag doll Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio leader, instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia W146280 10-in. 4/28/1928 Aileen Andy Sannella ; Jack Shilkret Alto saxophone solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia W146281 10-in. 4/28/1928 Jack and Jill Andy Sannella ; Jack Shilkret Alto saxophone solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, alto saxophone  
Columbia W146340 10-in. 5/24/1928 Happy days and lonely nights Ruth Etting Female vocal solo, with violin, steel guitar, and piano instrumentalist, steel guitar  
Columbia W146341 10-in. 5/24/1928 Lonely little bluebird Ruth Etting Female vocal solo, with violin, steel guitar, and piano instrumentalist, steel guitar  
Columbia 146412 10-in. 6/7/1928 Don't keep me in the dark, bright eyes Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, leader  
Columbia 146413 10-in. 6/7/1928 Rosette Jim Andrews ; Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia 146414 10-in. 6/7/1928 For old times' sake Jim Andrews ; Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, leader  
Columbia W146415 10-in. 6/7/1928 Kiddie kapers Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, leader  
Columbia W148187 10-in. 4/8/1929 Lady of the morning Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia W148188 10-in. 4/8/1929 Perfume of roses Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
Columbia W148189 10-in. 4/8/1929 I'll see you thru Andy Sannella All Star Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, alto saxophone, leader  
(Results 151-175 of 214 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sannella, Andy," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110846.

Sannella, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110846.

"Sannella, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110846

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