J. C. Johnson
Jay Cee Johnson (September 14, 1896 – February 27, 1981), usually known as J. C. Johnson and in some sources, mistakenly, as James C. Johnson (not to be confused with his near-contemporary James P. Johnson), was an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Fats Waller and Bessie Smith. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 14, 1896, Died February 27, 1981
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, adapter
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Recordings (Results 151-173 of 173 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E28369 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Dusky stevedore | Mills Merry Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | E28476 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Clevelanders ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | E28477 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | Guess who’s in town (Nobody but that gal of mine) | Clevelanders ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | E28682 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1928 | Louisiana | The Cross Roads Inn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | composer | |
| Brunswick | E26730-E26732 | 10-in. | 2/29/1928 | When | Kenn Sisson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | IND643 | 10-in. | 6/21/1928 | When | Charlie Davis Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2107 | 10-in. | 7/21/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Louisiana Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2216 | 10-in. | 8/13/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Louisiana Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | C6125 | 10-in. | Aug. 1930 | Trav’lin’ all alone | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C6856 | 10-in. | 12/17/1930 | Unhappy blues | Georgia Tom ; Tampa Red | Male vocal duet, with guitar and piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | C7301 | 10-in. | 1/12/1931 | Trav’lin’ all alone | Jimmie Noone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C787-C788 | 10-in. | 4/21/1927 | I’m goin’ huntin’ | Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards | Instrumental quartet | composer | |
| Brunswick | C1788-C1789 | 10-in. | 3/24/1928 | Louisiana | Ruth Muse | Female vocal solo, with piano, violin, and cello | composer | |
| Brunswick | DAL583 | 10-in. | 5/17/1938 | Empty bed blues | Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys | String band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Edison | 11980 | 10-in. | 10/24/1927 | My special friend (Is back in town) | Al Bernard | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 18549 | 10-in. | 5/29/1928 | Louisiana | Duke Yellman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 18570 | 10-in. | 6/7/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Edison | 18696 | 10-in. | 8/31/1928 | Take your to-morrow (And give me to-day) | Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | composer | |
| Edison | 19045 | 10-in. | 2/13/1929 | Guess who's in town? | Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Edison | N-293 | 10-in. | 6/7/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer | |
| Edison | N-736 | 10-in. | 2/13/1929 | Guess who's in town? | Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Vocalion | 21688 | 10-in. | 9/13/1937 | Trav'lin' all alone | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist, composer | |
| Vocalion | 23470 | 10-in. | 9/15/1938 | You can't be mine (and someone else's too) | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Johnson, J. C.," accessed May 11, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102868.
Johnson, J. C.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 11, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102868.
"Johnson, J. C.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 11 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Harry Burke
Discogs: J. C. Johnson
Allmusic: J. C. Johnson
Grove: J. C. Johnson
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Johnson, J. C., 1896-1981 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80096852
Wikidata: Harry Burke - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6104970
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/3777213
MusicBrainz: Harry Burke - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e269509a-280e-4e2e-8741-15c41e773e1c
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