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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rotella, John," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/208851.
Rotella, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/208851.
"Rotella, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Rotella, Johnny - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2012004567
Wikidata: Johnny Rotella - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18175180
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/229725171
MusicBrainz: Johnny Rotella - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9be5a869-1be1-427e-9c85-fe223b9f5fc4
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