Hilton Jefferson
Hilton Jefferson (July 30, 1903 – November 14, 1968) was an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, perhaps best known for leading the saxophone section from 1940–1949 in the Cab Calloway band. Jefferson is said to have been "a soft, delicate saxophone player, with an exquisite sensibility." In 1929, Jefferson began his professional career with Claude Hopkins, and throughout the 1930s was busy working for the big bands of Chick Webb, Fletcher Henderson and McKinney's Cotton Pickers. From 1952–1953, Jefferson performed with Duke Ellington, but ultimately became a bank guard to support himself with a steady income. In the 1950s, he continued to perform, especially with Rex Stewart and some former members of Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 30, 1903 (Danbury), Died November 14, 1968 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1958
Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 141 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | BVE-57527 | 10-in. | 11/6/1929 | I'm lonesome, sweetheart | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-57528 | 10-in. | 11/6/1929 | I want you just myself | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-57529 | 10-in. | 11/6/1929 | I can't stop loving you | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-58338 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | Everybody does it in Hawaii | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-58339 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | Frankie and Johnny | King Oliver Orchestra ; Roy Smeck | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-58340 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | New Orleans shout | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-58527 | 10-in. | 1/28/1930 | St. James Infirmary | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-58528 | 10-in. | 1/28/1930 | When you're smiling (The whole world smiles with you) | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59525 | 10-in. | 3/18/1930 | I must have it | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59526 | 10-in. | 3/18/1930 | Rhythm Club stomp | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59527 | 10-in. | 3/18/1930 | You're just my type | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59747 | 10-in. | 4/10/1930 | Edna | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59748 | 10-in. | 4/10/1930 | Boogie woogie | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-59749 | 10-in. | 4/10/1930 | Mule face blues | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-63134 | 10-in. | 9/12/1930 | What's the use of living without love | George Bias ; King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-63135 | 10-in. | 9/12/1930 | (You were only) Passinig time with me | George Bias ; King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-63639 | 10-in. | 9/10/1930 | Shake it and break it | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-63640 | 10-in. | 9/10/1930 | Stingaree blues | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-64013 | 10-in. | 9/19/1930 | Nelson stomp | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | BVE-64014 | 10-in. | 9/19/1930 | Stealing love | King Oliver Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | MS-031431 | 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | approximately late Jan. 1939 | Tea for two | Chick Webb Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | MS-031432 | 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | approximately late Jan. 1939 | Crazy rhythm | Chick Webb Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Victor | MS-031433 | 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | approximately late Jan. 1939 | Blue skies | Chick Webb Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Columbia | C3519 | 10-in. | 1/16/1941 | Willow weep for me | Cab Calloway Orchestra ; Cab Calloway ; Hilton Jefferson | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |
Columbia | W265135 | 10-in. | 9/22/1933 | Queer notions-1 | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jefferson, Hilton," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109150.
Jefferson, Hilton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109150.
"Jefferson, Hilton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.
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External Sources
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LCNAR: Jefferson, Hilton, 1903-1968 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no91020812
Wikidata: Hilton Jefferson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q282977
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/198552
MusicBrainz: Hilton Jefferson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/fadcfecc-6ecf-4e5c-a43b-fa67a4defb5c
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