Eric Dixon

Eric "Big Daddy" Dixon (March 28, 1930 – October 19, 1989) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger. Dixon's professional career extended from 1950 until his death in 1989, during which time he was credited on as many as 200 recordings.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 28, 1930 (New York City), Died October 19, 1989 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1967 - 1968

Roles Represented in DAHR: flute, tenor saxophone

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

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	119508	8/16/1967	Green onions	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, flute
Decca	L 14618	8/16/1967	Goin' out of my head	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14619	8/16/1967	Hang on sloopy	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14620	8/16/1967	Green onions	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14621	8/16/1967	Knock on wood	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14622	8/15/1967	Bright lights, big city	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14623	8/15/1967	Mercy, mercy, mercy	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14624	8/15/1967	Don't let the sun catch you crying-1	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14625	8/15/1967	Ain't too proud to beg	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14626	8/17/1967	Let the good times roll	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14627	8/17/1967	Reach out, I'll be there	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14628	8/17/1967	In the heat of the night	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14629	8/17/1967	Memphis, Tennessee	Count Basie Orchestra	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14785	1/4/1968	I was made to love her (the way I love you)	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14786	1/3/1968	Respect	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14787	1/4/1968	I never loved a woman (The way I love you)	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14788	1/3/1968	Chain gang	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14789	1/3/1968	Uptight (Everything's alright)	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14790	1/3/1968	Ode to Billy Joe	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14791	1/3/1968	My girl	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14792	1/3/1968	For your precious love	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14793	1/3/1968	(I can't get no) Satisfaction	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14794	1/4/1968	In the midnight hour	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14795	1/4/1968	Funky Broadway	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone
Decca	L 14796	1/4/1968	Even when you cry	Count Basie	instrumentalist, flute, tenor saxophone

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dixon, Eric," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202649.

Dixon, Eric. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202649.

"Dixon, Eric." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.