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 76-100 of 126 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	62335	10-in.	7/7/1937	She's the daughter of a planter from Havana	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62336	10-in.	7/7/1937	Alexander's ragtime band	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62337	10-in.	7/7/1937	Cuban Pete	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62338	10-in.	7/7/1937	I've got a heart full of rhythm	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	62339	10-in.	7/7/1936	Sun showers	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63775	10-in.	5/13/1938	So little time	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63776	10-in.	5/13/1938	Mexican swing	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63777	10-in.	5/13/1938	As long as you live	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63778	10-in.	5/13/1938	When the Saints go marchin' in	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63809	10-in.	5/18/1938	on the sentimentccl side	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63810	10-in.	5/18/1938	It's wonderful	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63811	10-in.	5/18/1938	Something tells me	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	63812	10-in.	5/18/1938	Love walked in	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	64907	10-in.	1/18/1939	Jeepers creepers	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	64908	10-in.	1/18/1939	What is this thing called swing?	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65344	10-in.	4/5/1939	Hear me talkin' to ya	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65345	10-in.	4/5/1939	Save it pretty Mama	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65346	10-in.	4/5/1939	West End blues	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65347	10-in.	4/5/1939	Savoy blues	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65460	10-in.	4/25/1939	(I'm) Confessin' (that I love you)	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65461	10-in.	4/25/1939	Our Monday date	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65462	10-in.	4/25/1939	If it's good then I want it	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65463	10-in.	4/25/1939	Me and Brother Bill	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65824	10-in.	6/15/1939	Baby, won't you please come home?	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	65825	10-in.	6/15/1939	Poor old Joe	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

(Results 76-100 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.