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Trumpeters · 1907–1967

Rex Stewart

American jazz cornetist (1907-1967)

Born: 22 February 1907
Philadelphia
Died: 7 September 1967
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Record labels: RCA Victor
Discography: 12 albums

Biography

Rex Stewart was a jazz musician who played trumpet and cornet. Rex Stewart was born on 22 February 1907 in Philadelphia and died on 7 September 1967 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Rex Stewart Plays Duke Ellington” (1955) to “Late Date” (1998).

Rex William Stewart Jr. (February 22, 1907 – September 7, 1967) was an American jazz cornetist who was a member of the Duke Ellington orchestra.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rex Stewart Plays Duke Ellington 1955

Dedicated Jazz 1956

Porgy and Bess Revisited 1958

The Happy Jazz of Rex Stewart 1960

Rex Stewart Meets Henri Chaix 1966

Tribute to Fletcher Henderson 1970

I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 47 1981

Rendezvous With Rex 1986

Trumpet Jive! 1992

Late Date 1998

That’s Rhythm

The Golden Era of Dixieland Jazz

Also plays on

Albums where Rex Stewart is credited as a sideman

1989	Braggin' in Brass: The Immortal 1938 Year — Duke Ellington	cornet
2001	Caravan — Duke Ellington	cornet
2005	Rockin' in Rhythm — Duke Ellington	trumpet

Analysed solos by Rex Stewart

Perdidocornet · 178 BPM · Bb-maj · 1950

Historic 78 rpm records

MADELEINE REX STEWART'S BIG FOUR · Rex Stewart · Billy Kyle · John Levy · Cozy… archive.org ↗
FOUR AND ONE-HALF STREET BARNEY BIGARD AND HIS JAZZOPATERS · Rex Stewart · Duke Ellington archive.org ↗
"IMPROVISATIONS IN ELLINGTONIA" PART I - LOW COTTON Rex Stewart · Barney Bigard · Django Reinhardt · Billy Taylor ·… archive.org ↗
"IMPROVISATIONS IN ELLINGTONIA" PART IV - I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW Rex Stewart · Barney Bigard · Django Reinhardt · Billy Taylor ·… archive.org ↗
"IMPROVISATIONS IN ELLINGTONIA" PART III - FINESSE Rex Stewart · Barney Bigard · Django Reinhardt · Billy Taylor ·… archive.org ↗
REXATIOUS REX STEWARTS ELLINGTONIANS · Rex Stewart · Lawrence Brown · Johnny… archive.org ↗
"IMPROVISATIONS IN ELLINGTONIA" PART II - MONTMARTRE Rex Stewart · Barney Bigard · Django Reinhardt · Billy Taylor ·… archive.org ↗
REXATIOUS REX STEWARTS ELLINGTONIANS · Rex Stewart · Lawrence Brown · Johnny… archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Rex Stewart play?

Rex Stewart is known for playing trumpet and cornet.

When and where was Rex Stewart born?

Rex Stewart was born 22 February 1907 in Philadelphia.

What are Rex Stewart's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Rex Stewart Plays Duke Ellington (1955), Dedicated Jazz (1956), Porgy and Bess Revisited (1958), The Happy Jazz of Rex Stewart (1960) and Rex Stewart Meets Henri Chaix (1966).

External links

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