John Rotella

Johnny Rotella (November 4, 1920 – September 11, 2014) was an American woodwind player, session player, and songwriter. In a career spanning more than six decades, he wrote over 200 songs, including the Frank Sinatra standard “Nothing but the Best”.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 4, 1920 (Jersey City), Died September 11, 2014

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, saxophone

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 85 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 5500 4/5/1950 Crazy she calls me Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5501 4/5/1950 In the mood Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5575 4/25/1950 Cry, cry, cry Mildred Bailey instrumentalist, saxophone  
Decca L 5576 4/25/1950 Blue prelude Mildred Bailey instrumentalist, saxophone  
Decca L 5606 5/18/1950 Sound off (Duckworth chant) Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5607 5/18/1950 A string of pearls Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5608 5/18/1950 The lonesomest whistle Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5707 6/27/1950 You wonderful you Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5708 6/27/1950 Dig-dig-dig dig for your dinner Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5709 6/27/1950 Re-stringing the pearls (A ball of twine) Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5775 7/31/1950 Honestly, I love you Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5776 7/31/1950 I don't care if the sun don't shine Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5777 7/31/1950 Vagabond shoes Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5778 7/31/1950 No other love-1 Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5783 8/15/1950 Farewell blues Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5794 8/23/1950 And you'll be home Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5795 8/25/1950 Where do I go from you? Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5796 8/25/1950 Accidents will happen Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5799 8/25/1950 The spirit is willing Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5800 8/25/1950 Off limits (Passage interdit) Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5801 8/25/1950 Minuet in G Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5822 9/6/1950 Ellington echoes: Part 1: Sophisticated lady ; I let a song go out of my heart Eddie Miller instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca L 5823 9/6/1950 Ellington echoes: Part 2: In a sentimental mood/Solitude Eddie Miller instrumentalist, baritone saxophone  
Decca L 5939 12/6/1950 Music by the angels Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
Decca L 5940 12/6/1950 Would I love you Jerry Gray Orchestra instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone  
(Results 26-50 of 85 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rotella, John," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/208851.

Rotella, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/208851.

"Rotella, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/208851

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