Paul Webster

Paul Francis Webster (August 24, 1909 - May 6, 1966) was a jazz trumpeter in the big band era. He was a high-note specialist for Jimmie Lunceford's band, and later played in several other big bands.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 24, 1909 (Kansas City), Died May 6, 1966

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, arranger, vocalist

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 147 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 70095 10-in. 12/23/1941 I'm losing my mind (because of you) Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70096 10-in. 12/23/1941 Life is fine-1 Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70654 10-in. 4/14/1942 It had to be you-2, 3 Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70655 10-in. 4/14/1942 I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town, part 1-1 Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 70656 10-in. 4/14/1942 I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town, part 2-1 Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73584 5/20/1946 Zanesville, Zohio Z Z Z Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73585 5/20/1946 Lonesome as the night is long Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73586 5/20/1946 You'd be so nice to come home to Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 73587 5/20/1946 Dark bayou Charlie Barnet Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75584 12/12/1949 Nashville blues Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75585 12/12/1949 We'll build a bungalow Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75738 1/24/1950 Deep river Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75739 1/24/1950 Siesta at the fiesta Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75801 2/2/1950 Baby, won't you say you love me? Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75802 2/2/1950 Don'cha go 'way mad Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75936 3/6/1950 Solid as a rock Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75937 3/6/1950 I've got the world on a string Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75938 3/6/1950 Sugarfoot rag Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 75939 3/6/1950 Peas and rice Ella Fitzgerald instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76290 5/8/1950 Organ grinder's swing Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76291 5/8/1950 Four or five times Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76292 5/8/1950 T'ain't what you do Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76326 5/15/1950 By the river Ste Marie Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76327 5/15/1950 Ain't she sweet Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
Decca 76328 5/15/1950 For dancers only Sy Oliver Orchestra instrumentalist, trumpet  
(Results 76-100 of 147 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Webster, Paul," accessed May 21, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210846.

Webster, Paul. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 21, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210846.

"Webster, Paul." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024.

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