Joe Thomas

Joseph Vankert Thomas (June 19, 1909 – August 3, 1986) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and vocalist.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 19, 1909 (Uniontown), Died August 3, 1986 (Kansas City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 130 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	71760	10-in.	2/8/1944	Jeep rhythm	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	72655	10-in.	12/27/1944	I'm gonna see my baby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	72656	10-in.	12/27/1944	That someone must be you	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	72657	10-in.	12/27/1944	A lover's lullaby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	72658	10-in.	12/27/1944	Oh gee, oh gosh, oh pshaw	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	72659	10-in.	12/27/1944	I'm in a jam with baby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	72748	10-in.	2/27/1945	I passed through Memphis last night	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	72749	10-in.	2/27/1945	Buzz-buzz-buzz	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	72750	10-in.	2/27/1945	This is my confession	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	72751	10-in.	2/27/1945	I need a lift	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1010	10-in.	7/24/1936	Pigeon walk-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 1011	10-in.	11/5/1937	Like a ship at sea	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 1012	10-in.	11/5/1937	Teasin' Tessie Brown	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 1013	10-in.	11/5/1937	Annie Laurie	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 1014	10-in.	11/5/1937	Frisco fog-3	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2447	10-in.	6/23/1941	I'm walking through heaven with you	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
Decca	DLA 2448	10-in.	6/23/1941	You' re always in my dreams	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
Decca	DLA 2449	10-in.	6/23/1941	Flamingo	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
Decca	DLA 2450	10-in.	6/23/1941	Siesta at the fiesta	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
Decca	L 3063	10-in.	6/26/1942	Strictly instrumental	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3064	10-in.	6/26/1942	Easy street	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3065	10-in.	6/26/1942	Knock me a kiss-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3066	10-in.	6/26/1942	Keep smiling, keep laughin'-1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, vocalist
Decca	L 3096	10-in.	7/14/1942	I dream a lot about you-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3097	10-in.	7/14/1942	Easy street	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet

(Results 101-125 of 130 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Thomas, Joe," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352700.

Thomas, Joe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352700.

"Thomas, Joe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.