Howard McGhee

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Howard McGhee

Howard McGhee (March 6, 1918 – July 17, 1987) was one of the first American bebop jazz trumpeters, with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman. He was known for his fast fingering and high notes. He had an influence on younger bebop trumpeters such as Fats Navarro.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 6, 1918 (Tulsa), Died July 17, 1987 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1942 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, arranger

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

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	71050	10-in.	7/14/1942	Hey lawdy Mama	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71051	10-in.	7/14/1942	Boogie woogie cocktail	Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71052	10-in.	7/14/1942	Ride on, ride on	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71053	10-in.	7/14/1942	Mc Ghee special-2	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet, arranger
Decca	71239	10-in.	7/31/1942	Worried life blues	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71240	10-in.	7/31/1942	Take it and git	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71241	10-in.	7/31/1942	Hip hip hooray	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71242	10-in.	7/31/1942	Unlucky blues	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71535	10-in.	12/3/1943	Shorty boo	Andy Kirk Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71536	10-in.	12/3/1943	Fare Thee well honey	Andy Kirk Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71537	10-in.	12/3/1943	Baby don't you tell me no lie	Andy Kirk Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	71538	10-in.	12/3/1943	Things 'bout comin' my way	Andy Kirk Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	83154		7/11/1952	T and S, part 1	Terry Gibbs Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	83155		7/11/1952	You don't know what love is-1	Terry Gibbs Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	83156		7/11/1952	T and S, part 2 (Three little words)	Terry Gibbs Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	83157		7/11/1952	Flying home	Terry Gibbs Orchestra	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	83458		9/30/1952	T and s Jr.	Terry Gibbs Sextet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Signature	SRC 100	10-in.	1945	Stompin' at the Savoy	Flip Phillips Fliptet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Signature	SRC 101	10-in.	1945	Why shouldn't I	Flip Phillips Fliptet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Signature	SRC 102	10-in.	1945	Swingin' for Popsie	Flip Phillips Fliptet	instrumentalist, trumpet
Signature	SRC 103	10-in.	1945	[Unknown title]	Flip Phillips Fliptet	instrumentalist, trumpet

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McGhee, Howard," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206574.

McGhee, Howard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206574.

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