Omer Simeon
Omer Victor Simeon (July 21, 1902 – September 17, 1959) was an American jazz clarinetist. He also played soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone and bass clarinet. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 21, 1902 (New Orleans), Died September 17, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, alto saxophone, saxophone, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, leader, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 100 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-051524 | 10-in. | 6/19/1940 | Topsy-turvy | Earl Hines Orchestra ; Walter Fuller | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-051525 | 10-in. | 6/19/1940 | Blue because of you | Earl Hines Orchestra ; Leroy Harris | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-051526 | 10-in. | 6/19/1940 | You can depend on me | Earl Hines Orchestra ; Walter Fuller | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| Victor | BS-051527 | 10-in. | 6/19/1940 | Tantalizing a Cuban | Earl Hines Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, saxophone | |
| OKeh | W401114 | 10-in. | 9/12/1928 | My handy man | Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Victoria Spivey | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| OKeh | W401115 | 10-in. | 9/12/1928 | Organ grinder blues | Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Victoria Spivey | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | C4104 | 10-in. | 8/21/1929 | Smokehouse blues | Omer Simeon | Clarinet solo, with piano and traps | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | C4105 | 10-in. | 8/21/1929 | Beau-Koo Jack | Omer Simeon | Clarinet solo, with piano and traps | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | C4330 | 10-in. | 9/11/1929 | Beau-koo Jack | Omer Simeon | Clarinet solo, with banjo and piano | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | C4331 | 10-in. | 9/11/1929 | Beau-Koo Jack | Omer Simeon | Clarinet solo, with banjo and piano | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | C4391 | 10-in. | 9/23/1929 | Story book ball | Dixie Rhythm Kings ; Omer Simeon | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | C4392 | 10-in. | 9/23/1929 | Easy rider | Dixie Rhythm Kings ; Omer Simeon | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | C4393 | 10-in. | 9/23/1929 | The chant | Dixie Rhythm Kings ; Omer Simeon | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | C4394 | 10-in. | 9/23/1929 | Congo love song | Dixie Rhythm Kings ; Omer Simeon | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Decca | 39356 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Disappointed in love | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39357 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Rhythm lullaby-1 | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39358 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Japanese sandman-2 | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39359 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Bubbling over-1 | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39360 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Blue because of you-2 | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39361 | 10-in. | 2/12/1935 | Julia-3 | Earl Hines Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71756 | 10-in. | 2/8/1944 | Back door stuff, part 1 | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71757 | 10-in. | 2/8/1944 | Back door stuff, part 2 | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71758 | 10-in. | 2/8/1944 | The goon came on | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71759 | 10-in. | 2/8/1944 | Once too often | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71760 | 10-in. | 2/8/1944 | Jeep rhythm | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Simeon, Omer," accessed May 8, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106307.
Simeon, Omer. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106307.
"Simeon, Omer." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Simeon, Omer, 1902-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91022224
Wikidata: Omer Simeon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q338698
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56797658
MusicBrainz: Omer Simeon - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/bf319be5-31ba-48d1-a4bb-da4235994d7a
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