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Ford Lee "Buck" Washington (October 16, 1903, Louisville, Kentucky - January 31, 1955, New York City) was an American vaudeville performer, pianist, and singer. He was best known as half of the duo Buck and Bubbles with John W. Bubbles. Washington and Bubbles (born John W. Sublett) first began working together in the 1910s, while Washington was in his teens. Bubbles was primarily a tap dancer while Washington sang and played piano behind him. By the late 1920s they were on Broadway, performing with Eddie Cantor, Al Jolson, and Danny Kaye. They toured Europe in the 1930s and appeared on television and in films, including Calling All Stars (1937) and Cabin in the Sky (1942). As a pianist, Washington also did sessions with jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong (1930), Bessie Smith (1933), and Coleman Hawkins (1934). He also played trumpet, though he only made home recordings on the instrument. He continued working with Bubbles until 1953, and in 1953-1954 worked with Timmie Rogers and Jonah Jones.
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Swingin' With the Stars, Vol. 2 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:26 |
Intégrale Louis Armstrong, Vol. 5 (1928-1931) [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Dear Old Southland | 3:19 |
Portrait of Coleman Hawkins [2001]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 4:42 |
The Alternative Takes, Vol. 2: 1943-1944 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 4:54 |
The Bebop Years [2001]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:03 |
Tenor Giants [2000]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 4:03 |
Hawk Takes Flight [1997]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:30 |
West End Blues 1926-1933 [18 Tracks] [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Dear Old Southland | 3:19 |
The Complete Recordings 1929-1941 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:29 |
Masterpieces, Vol. 1 [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Dear Old Southland | 3:19 |
The Complete Coleman Hawkins on Keynote [1994]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street [Alternate Take][#] | 4:54 |
Ridin' in Rhythm [1991]
Song | Duration |
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On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:46 |
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