Jess Stacy

Jess Stacy

Jess Alexandria Stacy (né Jesse Alexander Stacy; August 11, 1904 – January 1, 1995) was an American jazz pianist who gained prominence during the swing era. He may be best-remembered for his years with the Benny Goodman band during the late 1930s, particularly his performance at Goodman's Carnegie Hall concert in 1938.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 11, 1904 (Missouri), Died January 1, 1995 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

Notes: Surname sometimes spelled "Stacey" on disc labels.

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 267 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-96299	10-in.	11/22/1935	Sandman	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	PBS-97017	10-in.	9/27/1935	Madhouse	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-02103	10-in.	10/7/1936	Riffin' at the Ritz	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-02460	10-in.	11/5/1936	Bugle call rag	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03549	10-in.	12/9/1936	When you and I were young, Maggie	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03550	10-in.	12/9/1936	Gee! But you're swell	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03551	10-in.	12/9/1936	Smoke dreams	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Helen Ward	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03552	10-in.	12/9/1936	Swing low, sweet chariot	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03872	10-in.	12/30/1936	He ain't got rhythm	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Jimmy Rushing	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03873	10-in.	12/30/1936	Never should have told you	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03874	10-in.	12/30/1936	This year's kisses	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-03875	10-in.	12/30/1936	You can tell she comes from Dixie	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Margaret McCrae	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04235	10-in.	1/14/1937	Goodnight my love	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Frances Hunt	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04236	10-in.	1/14/1937	I want to be happy	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04237	10-in.	1/14/1937	Chlo-e (Song of the swamp)	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04238	10-in.	1/14/1937	Rosetta	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04582	10-in.	2/8/1937	My last affair	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04583	10-in.	2/8/1937	Jivin' the vibres	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04584	10-in.	2/8/1937	The mood that I'm in	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-04585	10-in.	2/8/1937	Stomp	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-07792	10-in.	4/14/1937	Buzzin' 'round with the bee	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-07793	10-in.	4/14/1937	Whoa babe	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-07794	10-in.	4/14/1937	Stompology	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-07864	10-in.	4/26/1937	On the sunny side of the street	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-07865	10-in.	4/26/1937	Rhythm, rhythm	Lionel Hampton Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Stacy, Jess," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/345018.

Stacy, Jess. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/345018.

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