Walter Yoder

Walt Yoder (April 21, 1914 – December 2, 1978) was an American jazz double-bassist, best known for his association with Woody Herman.

A piano player from age ten, Yoder switched to bass as a teenager. He worked in the bands of Joe Haymes, Tommy Dorsey, and Jimmy Dorsey early in the 1930s. Yoder played with Herman in Isham Jones's band in the middle of the 1930s. After this ensemble dissolved in 1936, Herman formed a new group with five of Jones's former sidemen, including Yoder. He remained with Herman through 1942 and played with him again in 1947-48.

Following his tenure with Herman, Yoder played with Ben Pollack, Russ Morgan, Bob Crosby, and Red Nichols. He did some works as a bandleader and in the studios near Los Angeles later in his life, playing into the 1970s.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 21, 1914 (Hutchinson), Died December 3, 1978

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass

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Recordings (Results 201-225 of 265 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 70081 10-in. 12/18/1941 Night of nights (Tura lura li) Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70082 10-in. 12/18/1941 I think of you Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70083 10-in. 12/18/1941 Fooled Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70248 10-in. 1/28/1942 A string of pearls Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70249 10-in. 1/28/1942 Skylark Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70250 10-in. 1/28/1942 The lamplighter's serenade Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70251 10-in. 1/28/1942 You can't hold a memory in your arms Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70615 10-in. 4/2/1942 There are rivers to cross (before we meet again) Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70616 10-in. 4/2/1942 We'll meet again Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70617 10-in. 4/2/1942 She'll always remember Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70618 10-in. 4/2/1942 A soldier dreams (of you tonight) Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70619 10-in. 4/2/1942 Amen Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70620 10-in. 4/2/1942 Whisper that you love me Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70621 10-in. 4/2/1942 Deliver me to Tennessee Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70691 10-in. 4/23/1942 Don't tell a lie about me, dlear Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70692 10-in. 4/23/1942 The story of a starry night Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70693 10-in. 4/23/1942 Just plain lonesome Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70694 10-in. 4/23/1942 Ooch ooch a goon attach (The backward song) Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 70695 10-in. 4/23/1942 Three little sisters Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 93766 10-in. 11/13/1941 Las Chiapanecas Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 93767 10-in. 11/13/1941 'Tis Autumn Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 93768 10-in. 11/13/1941 I guess I'll be on my way Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 93769 10-in. 11/13/1941 Even Steven Woody Herman Orchestra instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca DLA 2597 10-in. 7/30/1941 Let's all meet at my house (voBC, ML, WH) Bing Crosby instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca DLA 2598 10-in. 7/30/1941 Humpty dumpty heart Bing Crosby instrumentalist, string bass  
(Results 201-225 of 265 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yoder, Walter," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/351754.

Yoder, Walter. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/351754.

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

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