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 51-75 of 85 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | L 5941 | 12/6/1950 | Dear! Dear! Dear! | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 5942 | 12/6/1950 | Say it with your kisses | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 5957 | 12/15/1950 | Circus | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 5958 | 12/15/1950 | Holiday for strings | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 5959 | 12/15/1950 | Begin the beguine | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6466 | 10/5/1951 | I never was loved by anyone | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6467 | 10/5/1951 | Turn back the hands of time | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6468 | 10/5/1951 | Miracles seem to happen | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6469 | 10/5/1951 | Bess, you is my woman now | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6593 | 1/14/1952 | Cry | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6594 | 1/14/1952 | A garden in the rain | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6595 | 1/14/1952 | Unforgettable | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6596 | 1/14/1952 | Adios | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6695 | 3/28/1952 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6696 | 3/28/1952 | Somewhere along the way | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6697 | 3/28/1952 | Darktown Strutters' Ball | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6698 | 3/28/1952 | At last | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6863 | 8/13/1952 | Anchors aweigh | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6864 | 8/13/1952 | On brave old Army team | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6865 | 8/13/1952 | Jurame (Promise love) | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6940 | 11/24/1952 | Oh so good | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6948 | 11/28/1952 | No moon at all | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6949 | 11/28/1952 | My heart belongs to Daddy | Jerry Gray Orchestra | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6955 | 11/30/1952 | I can't lie to myself | Ella Fitzgerald | instrumentalist, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 6956 | 11/30/1952 | Don't wake me up | Ella Fitzgerald | 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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