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Dickie Wells
William Wells (June 10, 1907 – November 12, 1985), known professionally as Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells), was an American jazz trombonist. Career Dickie Wells is believed to have been born on June 10, 1907 in Centerville, Tennessee, United States. His brother was trombonist Henry Wells. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947–1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton and Ray Charles. In the middle years of the 1960s, Wells toured and performed extensively, and the onset of alcoholism caused him personal problems which led to his semi-retirement. Publication of his autobiography in 1973 helped to steer Wells back to his profession. In his later years, Wells suffered a severe beating during a mugging that affected his memory, but he recovered and continued to perform. He played frequentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William P
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name should b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Dicky, Dickey, Dickie, or plurals thereof may refer to: Clothing: * Dickey (garment), a type of false shirt-front * Dickies, a brand of clothing People: * Dicky (name), a list of persons with the given name or nickname * Dickey (name), a list of persons with the surname, nickname or given name * Dickie (name), a list of persons with the nickname, surname or given name * Dickie Valentine, stage name of English pop singer Richard Maxwell (1929-1971) Places: * Dickey, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Dickeys, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Dickey County, North Dakota * Dickey, North Dakota, a city in LaMoure County * Dickey River, Washington state * Dickey Glacier, Ross Dependency, Antarctica Other uses: * USS ''Dicky'' (SP-231), a boat * The Dickies, a musical group * Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a US restaurant chain. * Trunk (car), a storage space in a car, called a dickie or dicky in Southeast Asia See also * Dicky, dickie, or dickey seat, a rumble seat A rumble se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Day I Have The Blues (Jimmy Rushing Album)
''Every Day I Have the Blues'' is an album by blues/jazz vocalist Jimmy Rushing with an orchestra arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson released by the BluesWay Records, BluesWay label in 1967.Lord, T.Clark Terry Discography accessed August 30, 2019 Reception AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "It may have been relatively late in Jimmy Rushing's career ... but he was still in prime singing voice. Joined by such friends as trombonist Dickie Wells, trumpeter Clark Terry, and tenor saxophonist Buddy Tate, Rushing shows that he was still relevant ... both Rushing and the musicians play off each other well, resulting in a swinging set". Track listing # "Berkeley Campus Blues" (Bob Thiele, George David Weiss) – 3:06 # "Keep the Faith, Baby" (Shirley Scott, George Ismay, Rick Ward) – 2:48 # "You Can't Run Around" (Count Basie, Jimmy Rushing) – 4:04 # "Blues in the Dark" (Basie, Rushing) – 3:45 # "Baby, Don't Tell on Me" (Basie, Rushing, Lester Young) – 2:44 # "Every Day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copenhagen Concert
''Copenhagen Concert'' is a live album by American trumpeter Buck Clayton recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1959 and released on the SteepleChase label as a double LP in 1979. A similarly titled Copenhagen Concert was recorded by Dizzy Gillespie with Leo Wright in 1960. accessed June 30, 2017 Critical reception critic Scott Yanow stated "While the group is fine on the first disc playing five instrumentals (including three of Clayton's lesser-known songs), they really come alive on the second CD when they are joined by the great swing/blues singer Jimmy Rushing. Mr. Five by Five not only is in strong voice on three sta ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One For Buck
''One for Buck'' is an album by trumpeter Buck Clayton which was recorded in 1961 and released on the British Columbia Graphophone Company, Columbia label. Retrieved June 30, 2017 Track listing All compositions by Buck Clayton except where noted. # "Night Ferry" – 6:09 # "I Can't Give You Anything but Love, Baby, I Can't Give You Anything But Love" (Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields) – 7:42 # "One For Buck" (Humphrey Lyttleton) – 5:44 # "Mr. Melody Maker" – 6:50 # "Blue Mist" (Lyttleton) – 7:35 # "Prince Eagle Head" (Kenny Graham) – 5:50Personnel *Buck Clayton – trumpet *Dicky Wells – trombone *Earle Warren – alto saxophone, clarinet *Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone *Charles Thompson (jazz ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goin' To Kansas City
''Goin' to Kansas City'' is an album by American jazz trumpeter Buck Clayton with Tommy Gwaltney's Kansas City 9 featuring tracks recorded in late 1960 for the Riverside label. accessed June 30, 2017 Reception awarded the album 4 stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating, "Although the nonet performs a variety of songs associated with Kansas City Jazz of the swing era, the arrangements are modern and unpredictable".Yanow, SAllmusic Review accessed Novembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songs For Swingers
''Songs for Swingers'' is an album by trumpeter Buck Clayton which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Columbia label. accessed June 30, 2017 Reception The review by Scott Yanow stated, "Everyone is in fine form on four of Clayton's originals and four swing standards (including "Mean to Me" and "Sunday"). Even though these middle-aged musicians were thought of by some as being a bit passé, they were all actually still in their musical prime at the time and were enthusiastic about their brand of small-group swing".Track listing All compositions by Buck Clayton exc ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Stewart
Rex William Stewart Jr. (February 22, 1907 – September 7, 1967) was an American jazz cornetist who was a member of the Duke Ellington orchestra. Career As a boy he studied piano and violin; most of his career was spent on cornet. Stewart dropped out of high school to become a member of the Ragtime Clowns led by Ollie Blackwell. He was with the Musical Spillers led by Willie Lewis in the early 1920s, then with Elmer Snowden, Horace Henderson, Fletcher Henderson, Fess Williams, and McKinney's Cotton Pickers. In 1933 he led a big band at the Empire Ballroom in New York City. Beginning in 1934, he spent eleven years with the Duke Ellington band. Stewart co-wrote "Boy Meets Horn" and "Morning Glory" and supervised recording sessions by members of the Ellington band. He left Ellington to lead "little swing bands that were a perfect setting for his solo playing." He toured in Europe and Australia with Jazz at the Philharmonic from 1947 to 1951. Beginning in the early 1950s, he wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatter Jazz
''Chatter Jazz'' subtitled ''The Talkative Horns of Rex Stewart and Dickie Wells'', is an album by cornetist Rex Stewart and trombonist Dicky Wells which was recorded in 1959 and released on the RCA Victor label. Retrieved July 6, 2017 Reception Ken Dryden of states, "the two horn players exchange ideas through a series of "conversations" utilizing various mutes, never going for very long without giving time to the other. These friendly studio dates are somewhat low-key but consistently swinging; the only drawback is that the tracks are rather brief, with only two of the 12 songs exceeding three minutes".[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trombone Four-in-Hand
''Trombone Four-in-Hand'' is an album by trombonist Dicky Wells which was recorded in 1959 and released on the Felsted label. Retrieved July 6, 2017 Reception Ken Dryden of states: "Dicky Wells is one of the most important swing trombonists, though he is better known for his work as a sideman than as a leader. But when he got the occasional opportunity to lead a record date, which was all too infrequent, he made the most of it. ... Spirited solos and tight horn ensembles are common features throughout most of the session".Track listing All compositions by Dicky Wells except where noted. # " |
Bones For The King
''Bones for the King'' is an album by trombonist Dicky Wells which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label. Retrieved July 6, 2017 Reception Scott Yanow of states: "There is some good swing-based music to be heard throughout this album but nothing essential occurs".Track listing ''All compositions by Dicky Wells except where noted.'' # "Bones for the King" – 6:36 # "Sweet Daddy Spo-de-o" – 7:26 # "You Took My Heart" (Skip Hall) – 6:01 # "Hello Smack!" (Buddy Tate) – 6:20 # "Come and Get It" – 8:04 # "Stan's Dance" (Buck Clayton) – 6:35Personnel * |
Institute Of Jazz Studies
The Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) is the largest and most comprehensive library and archives of jazz and jazz-related materials in the world. It is located on the fourth floor of the John Cotton Dana Library at Rutgers University–Newark in Newark, New Jersey. The archival collection contains more than 100,000 sound recordings on CDs, LPs, EPs, 78- and 75-rpm disks, and 6,000 books. It also houses over 30 instruments used by prominent jazz musicians. In 2013, the Institute was designated a Literary Landmark by New Jersey's Center for the Book in the National Registry of the Library of Congress. It is the fifth place in New Jersey to be given this designation, after the Newark Public Library, Paterson Public Library, the Walt Whitman House and the Joyce Kilmer Tree, which is located at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Major collections housed in the Institute include the Jazz Oral History Project, the Mary Lou Williams collection, the Women In Jazz collection, the Benny Cart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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