Big Band Chronology - July 18-19 July 18 Erskine Hawkins records Tuxedo Junction, 1939. The chart was originally titled Tuxedo Blues. Also recorded on that date were Hot Platter, Weddin Blues, and Gin Mill Special. Band Roster: Trumpets: Sam Lowe, Marcellus Green, Erskine Hawkins, Julius Dash Trombones: Edward Sims, Robert Range Reeds: William Johnson (as), Jimmy Mitchelle (as), Paul Bascomb (ts), Henry Wood (bs) Rhythm: Avert Parrish (p), William McLemore (b), Jones Morrison (d) Vocal: Ida James, Jimmy Mitchelle Trombonist Carl Fontana was born in Monroe LA, 1928. In the 50s, Fontana played with Herman, Lionel Hampton, Hal McIntyre and Stan Kenton. July 19 Charlie Barnet records Pompton Turnpike, 1940. Also recorded in that session were At a Dixie Roadside Diner, Thats For Me, I Dont Want to Cry Anymore, The Sergeant was Shy, and Peaceful Valley. Band Roster: Trumpets: Robert Burnet, Billy May, John Owens, lyman Vunk Trombones: Don Ruppersburg, Bill Robertson, Spud Murphy Reeds: Charlie Barnet, Kurt Bloom, Gene Kinsey, James Lamare, Leo White Rhythm: Bill Miller (p), Bus Etri (g), Phil Stephens (b), Cliff Leeman (d) Vocal: Mary Ann McCall, Del Casino Bud Freeman and his Summa Cum Laude Orchestra record The Ell, 1939. Also recorded in that session were I Found a New Baby, Easy to Get, and China Boy. Band Roster: Mac Kaminsky (tp), Brad Gowans (tb), Pee Wee Russell (cl), Bud Freeman (ts), Dave Bowman (p), Eddie Condon (g), Clyde Newcomb (b), Danny Alvin (d) Trumpeter Charlie Teagarden (Little T), Jacks brother, was born in Vernon Texas, 1913. In the 30s he played with Ben Pollack and Paul Whitemen. In the 40s he gigged in his brothers (Jack Teagarden) orchestra and Jimmy Dorsey. From 1954-58, Teagarden played with Bob Crosby. Gene Krupa records Rhythm Jam and Nagasaki (v - Leo Watson), 1938. Band Roster Trumpets: Tom Di Carlo, Tom Gonsoulin, Dave Schultz Trombones: Bruce Squires, Charles McCamish Reeds: Murray Williams(as), George Siravo (as), Sam Donahue (ts), Carl Biesacker (ts) Rhythm: Milton Raskin (p), Ray Biondi (g), Horace Rollins (b), Gene Krupa (d) National best selling retail records for the week ending on July 19, 1941. 1. The Hut Sut Song - Freddie Martin? Horace Heidt? (Last week at 1) 2. Intermezzo - Wayne King (Last week at 3) 3. Maria Elena - Jimmy Dorsey (Last week at 2) 4. The Things I Love - Jimmy Dorsey (Last week at 4) 5. Daddy - Sammy Kaye (Last week at 5) 6. My Sister and I - Jimmy Dorsey (Last week at 7) 7. Green Eyes - Jimmy Dorsey (Last week at 10) 8. Just a Little Bit South of North Carolina - Gene Krupa (Last week at 6) 9.. Do I Worry? - Tommy Dorsey (Last week at 8) 10.Amapola - Jimmy Dorsey (Last Week at 9)
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