Sonny Dunham

Sonny Dunham

Elmer "Sonny" Dunham (November 16, 1911 – July 9, 1990) was an American trumpet player and bandleader. A versatile musician, he was one of the few trumpet players who could double on the trombone with equal skill.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1914 (Brockton), Died July 9, 1990

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, trombone, arranger, director

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

Recordings (Results 176-200 of 242 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	66748	10-in.	10/10/1939	Shine on harvest moon	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	66749	10-in.	10/10/1939	Out of space	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	66750	10-in.	10/10/1939	Midnight lullaby	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	66753	10-in.	10/11/1939	Bless you (for being an angel)	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67139	10-in.	2/2/1940	Watching the clock	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67140	10-in.	2/2/1940	I concentrate on you	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67141	10-in.	2/2/1940	Last night's gardenias	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67142	10-in.	2/2/1940	Would'st could I but kiss Thy hand, oh babe	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67235	10-in.	2/27/1940	Yours is my heart alone	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67236	10-in.	2/27/1940	You've got me out on a limb	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67237	10-in.	2/27/1940	Castle of dreams	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67238	10-in.	2/27/1940	The fable of the rose	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67239	10-in.	2/27/1940	A lover's lullaby	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	67240	10-in.	2/27/1940	Save your sorrow for tomorrow	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69760	10-in.	9/21/1941	I'll never be the same	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69761	10-in.	9/21/1941	Just friends	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69762	10-in.	9/21/1941	Memory lane	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69763	10-in.	9/21/1941	Don't blame me	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69838	10-in.	10/19/1941	City called heaven	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69839	10-in.	10/19/1941	I found you in the rain	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69840	10-in.	10/19/1941	The bells of San Raquel	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69841	10-in.	10/19/1941	I'm through with love	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69967	10-in.	11/23/1941	Rose Marie	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	69968	10-in.	11/23/1941	Sweet and lovely	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet
Decca	70065	10-in.	12/16/1941	Moonlight cocktail	Glen Gray Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone, trumpet

(Results 176-200 of 242 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dunham, Sonny," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202789.

Dunham, Sonny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202789.

"Dunham, Sonny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.