Short bio Frankie Trumbauer
Full biography Frankie Trumbauer
Frankie Trumbauer was an American musician, bandleader, and composer born on May 30, 1901 in Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. He was a prominent saxophonist in the 1920s and is often associated with the Dixieland and Jazz genres. Trumbauer started his music career as a child, learning the violin before transitioning to the C-melody saxophone.
In the 1920s, Trumbauer gained fame as a member of the Jean Goldkette Orchestra, where he played saxophone alongside fellow jazz legends like Bix Beiderbecke and Jimmy Dorsey. During this time, Trumbauer also formed his own orchestra, with which he recorded several successful songs, including "Singin' the Blues" and "I'm Coming, Virginia." He was known for his smooth and innovative saxophone playing style, which was influenced by both classical and jazz music.
Aside from his successful career as a musician, Trumbauer was also a talented composer, writing many of his own arrangements and collaborating with other composers on numerous occasions. Some of his most notable compositions include "Georgia on my Mind" and "Red Hot Mama." Trumbauer was also a multi-instrumentalist, capable of playing the bassoon, clarinet, and several other instruments.
Trumbauer's contributions to the development of jazz music during his era cannot be overstated. He introduced innovative harmonies and arrangements into his music, paving the way for many jazz musicians to follow. He died on June 11, 1956, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.
Albums featuring Frankie Trumbauer
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer, Various – The Frankie Trumbauer Collection 1924-46(2×CDr, Compilation) | 2015 | Acrobat |
| 2 |  |
In Chronology - 1927-1928(23×File, MP3, Compilation) | 2009 | Complete Jazz Series |
| 3 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer – Bix & Tram | 2002 | JSP Records |
| 4 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer, Jack Teagarden – The Complete Okeh & Brunswick Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer & Jack Teagarden Sessions (1924-1936)(7×CD, , Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono) | 2001 | Mosaic Records (2) |
| 5 |  |
An Introduction To Frankie Trumbauer - His Best Recordings 1927-1946(CD, Compilation) | 2000 | Best Of Jazz |
| 6 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke With Frankie Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, Adrian Rollini, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Don Murray (2), Eddie Lang, Miff Mole, Joe Venuti – At The Jazz Band Ball(CD, Compilation, Repress, Mono) | 1999 | Living Era |
| 7 |  |
Tram! Volume 1 (Frank Trumbauer's Legacy to American Jazz)(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1997 | The Old Masters |
| 8 |  |
Jack Teagarden, Frankie Trumbauer, Charlie Teagarden – 'No Title'(CD, Compilation, Reissue) | 1992 | Teagarden Records |
| 9 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer – Bix Beiderbecke And Frankie Trumbauer Volume 2(CD, Compilation) | 1991 | JSP Records |
| 10 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer – Bix Beiderbecke & Frank Trumbauer Volume One(CD, Compilation) | 1989 | JSP Records |
| 11 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer, Paul Whiteman – Sweet Sue, Just You(Cassette, Compilation) | 1988 | CBS |
| 12 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke Featuring Eddie Lang, Adrian Rollini, Pee Wee Russell, Frankie Trumbauer, Joe Venuti – Bixology "A Good Man Is Hard To Find"(LP, Compilation, White Label) | 1974 | Joker (2) |
| 13 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke Featuring Eddie Lang, Frankie Trumbauer, Joe Venuti – Bixology "My Pretty Girl"(LP, Compilation, White Label) | 1973 | Joker (2) |
| 14 |  |
Jack Teagarden - Frank Trumbauer – Jack Teagarden - Frank Trumbauer | 1971 | Totem Records (7) |
| 15 |  |
Bix And Tram – Bix And Tram 1928(LP, Compilation, Mono) | 1969 | Swaggie Records |
| 16 |  |
Paul Whiteman's Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke With Bing Crosby And The Rhythm Boys And Frank Trumbauer – Paul Whiteman's Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke(LP, 10", Compilation) | 1955 | "X" |
| 17 |  |
Jean Goldkette And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer, Eddie Lang – Big Band Jazz Of The 20's(LP, 10", Compilation, Reissue) | 1954 | "X" |
| 18 |  |
Jean Goldkette And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer, Eddie Lang – Big Band Jazz Of The 20's(LP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation, Reissue) | 1954 | "X" |
| 19 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, Vido Musso, Murray McEachern, Les Robinson – Sax Stylists | 1952 | Capitol Records |
| 20 |  |
Tram - Bix & Lang / Eddie Condon & His Orchestra – For No Reason At All in C / Home Cooking(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1944 | Parlophone |
| 21 |  |
Honky-Tonk Train Blues / Little Rock Getaway(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1940 | Varsity |
| 22 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer With Bix Beiderbecke & Ed Lang – Wringin' And Twistin' / For No Reason At All In C | 1937 | Parlophone |
| 23 |  |
Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke And Frank Trumbauer / Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer And Izzy Friedman – San / When(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1936 | Victor |
| 24 |  |
Tram - Bix And Eddie / Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra With Bix And Lang – For No Reason At All In C / Trumbology | 1927 | Okeh |
| 25 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke / Tram - Bix And Lang – In A Mist / Wringin' An' Twistin'(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1927 | Okeh |
| 26 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke / Tram - Bix And Lang – In A Mist / Wringin' An' Twistin' | 1927 | Okeh |
| 27 |  |
Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer, Bing Crosby – Louisiana / You Took Advantage Of Me(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Victor |
| 28 |  |
Johnny McGhee (2), Frankie Trumbauer – Somebody Stole My Gal / I Surrender Dear(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Montgomery Ward |
| 29 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra, Tram - Bix And Lang – A Good Man Is Hard To Find / Wringin' And Twistin' / Crying All Day / Riverboat Shuffle(7", 45 RPM) | - | Columbia |
| 30 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer – The Bix Beiderbecke Story Volume 2: Bix and Tram(3×7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Compilation) | - | Columbia Masterworks |
| 31 |  |
Bix Beiderbecke & Frankie Trumbauer – Bix & Tram(2×LP, Compilation) | - | EMI |
| 32 |  |
B.G. / Louis / Pops / Tram – For The First Time, Volume 2(LP, Compilation, Mono) | - | IAJRC |
| 33 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer's Legacy To American Jazz - Tram! Vol III(CD, Compilation) | - | The Old Masters |
| 34 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer's Legacy To American Jazz - Tram! Vol II(CD, Album, Compilation) | - | The Old Masters |
| 35 |  |
Bix And Tram – Bix And Tram 1927(LP, Compilation, Mono) | - | Swaggie Records |
| 36 |  |
Frankie Trumbauer, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, Vido Musso, Murray McEachern, Les Robinson – Classics In Jazz Sax Stylists(LP, 10", Compilation) | - | Capitol Records |
Videos featuring Frankie Trumbauer
For No Reason At All In C - Bix Beiderbecke, Frank Trumbauer, Eddie Lang - Metal Mother (1927)
Bix Beiderbecke, c, p / Frank Trumbauer, Cm / Eddie Lang, g. New York, May 13, 1927.
Tram, Bix And Eddie - For No Reason At All In C
For No Reason At All In C (Meyer - Lewis - Young)
Bix Beiderbecke (p, cn)
Frank Trumbauer (c-mel)
Edie Lang (g)
This can be found on Vocalion 3150 but was originally Okeh 81450.
Recorded in New York City on
">"Wringin' And Twistin'" Tram, Bix & Lang = Frankie Trambauer, Bix Beiderbecke on piano & Eddie Lang
"Wringin' And Twistin'" is played by Tram, Bix & Lang--that is, by Frankie Trambauer on C-sax, Bix Beiderbecke on piano and cornet, and Eddie Lang on guitar.
This can be found on Vocalion 3150 but was originally Okeh 81450.
Recorded in New York City on
Tram Bix And Lang – Wringin' An' Twistin'
TRAM, BIX AND LANG:
Frank Trumbauer, Cm / Bix Beiderbecke, c, p / Eddie Lang, g.
Transfer from Okeh 40916
Trumbology - Frank Trumbauer & His Orchestra (Bix Beiderbecke) (1927)
Bix Beiderbecke (c); Frank Trumbauer (Cms); Jimmy Dorsey (cl/as); Bill Rank (tb); Paul Mertz (p); Howdy Quicksell (bj); Chauncey Morehouse (dm). New York, February 4, 1927.
solos : Bix (4) – Tram (18) – Rank (4) – Tram (16+16+22+14) – Mertz (2)
You Took Advantage of Me - Paul Whiteman Orchestra with Bing Crosby, Bix & Trumbauer - 1928
Here from 1928 is You Took Advantage of Me (Composed by Rodgers & Hart) and played by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra with Vocal by Bing Crosby and also featuring Bix Beiderbecke and Frank Trumbauer, on a Victor Orthophonic Record. The Victrola is a 1927
Louisiana (both takes) - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra (w Bix Beiderbecke)
Paul Whiteman dir; Ferde Grofé, assistant dir. Henry Busse, Charlie Margulis, Eddie Pinder, t / Bix Beiderbecke, c / Jack Fulton, tb, v / Boyce Cullen, Wilbur Hall, Bill Rank, tb / Izzy Friedman, cl, as, ts / Rube Crozier, cl, se, as, ts, bsn / Chester H
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