Warren Covington

Warren Covington (August 7, 1921 – August 24, 1999) was an American big band trombonist. He was active as a session musician, arranger, and bandleader throughout his career.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 7, 1921 (Philadelphia), Died August 24, 1999 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1961

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, vocalist, performer, leader

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 177 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 101862 3/5/1957 Hey! Jealous lover Commanders Big Band ; Warren Covington vocalist  
Decca 101863 3/5/1957 Marilyn Commanders Big Band ; Warren Covington vocalist  
Decca 101864 3/5/1957 Bluesday Commanders Big Band ; Warren Covington vocalist  
Decca 102216 4/9/1957 Rock 'n roll lullaby Warren Covington and the Commanders vocalist  
Decca 102217 4/9/1957 Kick off your shoes Warren Covington and the Commanders vocalist  
Decca 102218 4/9/1957 Today, tomorrow and forever Warren Covington and the Commanders vocalist  
Decca 102219 4/9/1957 Teenage hop Warren Covington and the Commanders vocalist  
Decca 104855 4/23/1958 Song of India Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist  
Decca 104856 4/23/1958 Tea for two cha cha Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104857 4/23/1958 My baby just cares for me Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104858 4/23/1958 Boogie woogie Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104872 4/24/1958 Swanee river Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104873 4/23/1958 Opus one Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104874 4/24/1958 Hawaiian war chant Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 104875 4/24/1958 I'm gettin' sentimental over you Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105015 5/26/1958 Satan takes a holiday Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105016 5/26/1958 Swingin' on nothin' Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105017 5/26/1958 Liebestraum Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105018 5/26/1958 Easy does it Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105019 5/26/1958 The dipsy doodle Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105572 9/3/1958 I want to be happy cha cha Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105573 9/3/1958 Patricia-cha cha Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105574 9/3/1958 Patricia-cha cha Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 105575 9/3/1958 Cha cha cha for Gia Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 106080 11/17/1958 Corazon de melon Warren Covington ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
(Results 51-75 of 177 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Covington, Warren," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202173.

Covington, Warren. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202173.

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

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202173

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LCNAR: Covington, Warren - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93071856

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FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1512935

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