Slick Jones

Slick Jones (April 13, 1907 – November 2, 1969) was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with Fats Waller.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 13, 1907 (Roanoke), Died November 2, 1969 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, drums, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 136 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-031532 10-in. 1/19/1939 Last night a miracle happened Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-031533 10-in. 1/19/1939 Good for nothin' but love Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-031534 10-in. 1/19/1939 Hold tight (Want some sea food mama) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-031535 10-in. 1/19/1939 Kiss me with your eyes Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032942 10-in. 3/9/1939 You asked for it—you got it Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032943 10-in. 3/9/1939 Some rainy day Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032944 10-in. 3/9/1939 'Tain't what you do (It's the way that cha do it) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032945 10-in. 3/9/1939 Got no time Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032946 10-in. 3/9/1939 Step up and shake my hand Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032947 10-in. 3/9/1939 Undecided Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-032948 10-in. 3/9/1939 Remember who you're promised to Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041528 10-in. 8/10/1939 (When you) Squeeze me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041529 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bless you Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041530 10-in. 8/10/1939 It's the tune that counts Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041531 10-in. 8/10/1939 Abdullah Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer, instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041532 10-in. 8/10/1939 Who'll take my place (When I'm gone) Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-041533 10-in. 8/10/1939 Bond Street Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043346 10-in. 11/3/1939 It's you who taught it to me Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043347 10-in. 11/3/1939 Suitcase Susie Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043348 10-in. 11/3/1939 Your feet's too big Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043349 10-in. 11/3/1939 You're lettin' the grass grow under your feet Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043350 10-in. 11/3/1939 Darktown Strutters' Ball Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-043351 10-in. 11/3/1939 I can't give you anything but love, baby Una Mae Carlisle ; Fats Waller and his Rhythm Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet (take 1); with male vocal solo (take 2) instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-048775 10-in. 4/11/1940 Old Grand Dad Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, traps  
Victor BS-048776 10-in. 4/11/1940 Fat and greasy Fats Waller and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with jazz.band sextet instrumentalist, traps  
(Results 51-75 of 136 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Slick," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116577.

Jones, Slick. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116577.

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

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