Charlie Holmes

Charlie Holmes (January 27, 1910 near Boston, Massachusetts – September 19, 1985 in Stoughton, Massachusetts) was an American alto jazz saxophonist of the swing era. He also played clarinet and oboe for the Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra in 1926.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 27, 1910 (Boston), Died September 19, 1985 (Massachusetts)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, clarinet, soprano saxophone, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 126 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	60024	10-in.	10/3/1935	Got a brand new suit	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60155	10-in.	11/21/1935	I've got my fingers crossed	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60156	10-in.	11/21/1935	Old man Mose (is dead)-1	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60157	10-in.	11/21/1935	I'm shooting high	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60158	10-in.	11/21/1935	(Was I to blame for) Falling in love with you	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60227	10-in.	12/13/1935	Red sails in the sunset	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60228	10-in.	12/13/1935	On Treasure Island	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60249	10-in.	12/19/1935	Thanks a million	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60250	10-in.	12/19/1935	Shoe Shine Boy	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60251	10-in.	12/19/1935	Solitude	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60252	10-in.	12/19/1935	I hope Gabriel likes my music	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60362	10-in.	1/18/1936	The music goes 'round and around	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	60363	10-in.	1/18/1936	Rhythm saved the world	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61058	10-in.	4/28/1936	I come from a musical family	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61059	10-in.	4/29/1936	If we never meet again	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61075	10-in.	4/28/1936	Somebody stole my break	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61106	10-in.	5/18/1936	Lyin' to myself	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61107	10-in.	5/18/1936	Ev'ntide	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61108	10-in.	5/18/1936	Swing that music	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61109	10-in.	5/18/1936	Thankful	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61110	10-in.	5/18/1936	Red nose	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	61111	10-in.	5/18/1936	Mahogany Hall stomp	Jimmy Archey ; Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62328	10-in.	7/2/1937	Public melody number one	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62329	10-in.	7/2/1937	Yours and mine	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62330	10-in.	7/2/1937	Red cap	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

(Results 51-75 of 126 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Holmes, Charlie," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110885.

Holmes, Charlie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110885.

"Holmes, Charlie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.