Richard John Hyde (July 4, 1936 – July 15, 2019), sometimes credited as Slyde Hyde,[1][2] was an American trombonist who played several brass and woodwind instruments. He was a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) Hall of Fame. He worked as a session musician and sideman for Count Basie, Herbie Hancock, Frank Sinatra, Jaco Pastorius, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Beach Boys, Tom Waits, Supertramp, Temptations, Boz Scaggs, Ringo Starr, Carole King, Madonna, and Donna Summer.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Richard John Hyde |
Born | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. | July 4, 1936
Died | July 15, 2019 | (aged 83)
Genres | Jazz, rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Trombone, brass, woodwinds |
Years active | 1953–2019 |
Life and career
editRichard John Hyde was born in Lansing, the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan, on 4 July, 1936. He began his trombone studies in fourth grade when he was living in Bluffton, Indiana and later in Los Angeles, California. He lived (in 2013) with his wife Yolanda (Yolee) of 42 years in Hawi, Hawaii. Hyde continued his studies first at the Los Angeles City College and then at the Navy School of Music, which at the time was located at the Naval Receiving Station of Anacostia, on the Anacostia River in Maryland.[3] He served and toured with the United States Navy Band, based at the historic Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., where he met saxophonist Jay Migliori, who helped him to take the first steps towards his professional career.[1]
Hyde made his recording debut on the 1960 big band vocal album, Two Much!, with Ann Richards singing backed by Stan Kenton and his Orchestra. Since then he has toured and recorded hundreds of albums with rock, pop, jazz artists, including Ralph Marterie, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Harry James (1960–1961), Roger Wagner Orchestra and Chorale (1966), Carole King (1973), Jaco Pastorius (1982–1983), Frank Sinatra (1987–1989). He has recorded with jazz big bands and artists such as Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Allyn Ferguson, Johnny Mandel, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Thelma Houston, Cannonball Adderley, Tom Scott, folk artists like Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson, and popular music acts such as Neil Diamond, Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters, The Beach Boys, Helen Reddy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Supertramp, Madonna among many others.[1]
Recipient of four NARAS MVP awards in 1974, 1984, 1986, and 1988 respectively, and MVP Emeritus, his style is strongly influenced by American trombonists J. J. Johnson and Carl Fontana.[1]
Hyde died on July 15, 2019, at the age of 83.[4]
Awards
editHyde was a four-time NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, also known as The Recording Academy) MVP (Most Valuable Player) winner and MVP Emeritus in the NARAS Hall of Fame. He won the award for Best Trombone Player in 1974, for Best Tuba Player in 1984, for Best Bass Trombone Player in 1986, and for Best Double Brassist Player in 1988.[1]
Discography
editStudio albums
editLive albums
editYear | Album | Artist | Genre | Label | Credit | Ref. |
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1978 | Live and More
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Donna Summer | Funk, soul | Casablanca | Trombone | [134] |
1979 | In Concert
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Cerrone | Electronic, funk, soul | Malligator | Trombone | [135] |
Compilation albums
editYear | Album | Artist | Genre | Label | Credit | Ref. |
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1980 | Greatest Science Fiction Hits II | Neil Norman & His Cosmic Orchestra | Electronic, funk, soul, jazz, rock | Festival, GNP Crescendo | Trombone | [136] |
1981 | Les Grands thèmes de la Science-Fiction
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Neil Norman & His Cosmic Orchestra | Electronic, funk, soul, jazz, rock | Disques Vogue | Trombone | [137] |
1986 | The Hit Years | Nancy Sinatra | Pop, soundtrack | Rhino | Horn | [138] |
1993 | The Donna Summer Anthology
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Donna Summer | Jazz | PolyGram | Trombone | [139] |
1996 | In My Lifetime
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Neil Diamond | Rock, pop | Columbia | Trombone | [140] |
1997 | Lovergirl: The Teena Marie Story | Teena Marie | Funk, soul | Epic, Legacy | Trombone | [141] |
1998 | Greatest Hits | Joe Cocker | Rock | EMI Electrola | Trombone on "You Can Leave Your Hat On" | [142] |
2000 | The Axelrod Chronicles | David Axelrod | Jazz, funk, soul | Fantasy | Trombone | [143] |
2004 | Ultimate Collection | Joe Cocker | Rock | Hip-O, A&M | Horn on "You Can Leave Your Hat On" | [144] |
2004 | Most Wanted 1968–1979 | Lalo Schifrin | Jazz, funk, soul | Boutique | Trombone on "Dirty Harry" | [145] |
2005 | Gold
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Donna Summer | Electronic, pop | Hip-O | Brass, horn | [146] |
2005 | Magic Hollow
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The Beau Brummels | Rock | Rhino | Trombone on "Painter of Women", "It Won't Get Better", and "Triangle" | [147] |
2006 | Milestones: Jazz Classics in a Funky Vibe | Various Artists | Electronic, jazz | BHM | Trombone on "Minority" | [148] |
2008 | Frankie Valli Is the Word / Heaven Above Me
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Frankie Valli | Rock, pop, soundtrack | Collectors' Choice Music | Trombone | [149] |
2008 | Et Voilà !
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Véronique Sanson | Pop | Warner Music France | Trombone on "Minority" | [150] |
Soundtracks
editYear | Album | Artist | Genre | Label | Credit | Ref. |
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1982 | One from the Heart | Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle | Jazz, rock, soundtrack | Warner Bros. | Trombone on "Circus Girl" | [151] |
2009 | The Thief Who Came to Dinner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Henry Mancini | Jazz, folk, world, country, soundtrack | Film Score Monthly | Trombone | [152] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Feather, Leonard; Gitler, Ira (2007) [1999]. "HYDE, DICK "SLYDE"". The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 338. ISBN 978-0195320008. OCLC 123233012.
- ^ "Slyde Hyde - Credits". Discogs. Zink Media, LLC. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Navy Music History". navymusicians.org. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
- ^ Crowther, Bruce (9 August 2019). "Obituary: Slyde Hyde". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Two Much! at Discogs
- ^ Sugar at Discogs
- ^ Yellow Underground at Discogs
- ^ Feelin' Groovy at Discogs
- ^ Song Cycle (1978 Warner Bros. reissue) at Discogs
- ^ The Mason Williams Phonograph Record at Discogs
- ^ Fused at Discogs
- ^ Jung! – The Big Band Syndrome at Discogs
- ^ Inside Bugsy at Discogs
- ^ Collision in Black at Discogs
- ^ Earth Rot at Discogs
- ^ Tap Root Manuscript at Discogs
- ^ Rita Coolidge at Discogs
- ^ Reflections in a Mud Puddle at Discogs
- ^ Music from the TV Series: The Mancini Generation at Discogs
- ^ The Auction at Discogs
- ^ Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys at Discogs
- ^ Los Cochinos at Discogs
- ^ Phew at Discogs
- ^ Seeds at Discogs
- ^ His California Album at Discogs
- ^ Living Together, Growing Together at Discogs
- ^ Fantasy at Discogs
- ^ Spooky Lady's Sideshow at Discogs
- ^ Wrap Around Joy at Discogs
- ^ Kinky Friedman at Discogs
- ^ Estate of Mind at Discogs
- ^ High Energy at Discogs
- ^ Life Machine at Discogs
- ^ Heavy Axe at Discogs
- ^ Pratt-McClain at Discogs
- ^ Pray for the Lion at Discogs
- ^ I'll Play for You at Discogs
- ^ Man-Child at Discogs
- ^ I've Got the Music in Me at Discogs
- ^ The Sons of Mrs. Righteous at Discogs
- ^ Home Plate at Discogs
- ^ Seriously Deep at Discogs
- ^ Big Man: The Legend of John Henry at Discogs
- ^ New York Connection at Discogs
- ^ Silk Degrees at Discogs
- ^ The Royal Scam at Discogs
- ^ White on White at Discogs
- ^ Tom Thumb the Dreamer at Discogs
- ^ Help Is on the Way at Discogs
- ^ Rollin' Dice at Discogs
- ^ Carmel by the Sea at Discogs
- ^ Forever Taurus at Discogs
- ^ The Pretender at Discogs
- ^ Aja at Discogs
- ^ Mirriam at Discogs
- ^ Romantic Journey at Discogs
- ^ Rare Gems Odyssey at Discogs
- ^ Funk in a Mason Jar at Discogs
- ^ Finger Paintings at Discogs
- ^ For the Cos of Jazz at Discogs
- ^ The First in Line at Discogs
- ^ Rhapsody in Blue at Discogs
- ^ There's Music in the Air at Discogs
- ^ I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight at Discogs
- ^ L.A.Express at Discogs
- ^ ...Is the Word at Discogs
- ^ Forever Yours at Discogs
- ^ Living Room Suite at Discogs
- ^ Don't Cry Out Loud at Discogs
- ^ ...In Your Eyes at Discogs
- ^ Straight to the Bank at Discogs
- ^ Cheryl Lynn at Discogs
- ^ What Have You Done for Love? at Discogs
- ^ Trying to Get to You at Discogs
- ^ The Witness at Discogs
- ^ Jerry Corbetta at Discogs
- ^ Dane Donohue at Discogs
- ^ Breakfast in America at Discogs
- ^ Bad Girls at Discogs
- ^ Disco Fever at Discogs
- ^ J. Michael Reed at Discogs
- ^ Dancin' Is Makin' Love at Discogs
- ^ Moonlight Madness at Discogs
- ^ Disco Derby at Discogs
- ^ Dance Forever at Discogs
- ^ The Love Connection at Discogs
- ^ Happy People at Discogs
- ^ Making a Name for Myself at Discogs
- ^ Greg Smaha at Discogs
- ^ Discosymphony at Discogs
- ^ Words and Music at Discogs
- ^ September Morn at Discogs
- ^ Keepin' the Summer Alive at Discogs
- ^ Marchin' at Discogs
- ^ Emotion at Discogs
- ^ Catherine McKinnon at Discogs
- ^ Amy Holland at Discogs
- ^ "You've Got It!" at Discogs
- ^ Nielsen/Pearson at Discogs
- ^ Priority at Discogs
- ^ Swing at Discogs
- ^ Bobby King at Discogs
- ^ Raise! at Discogs
- ^ So Excited at Discogs
- ^ Desire at Discogs
- ^ Let Me Know You at Discogs
- ^ Patty Weaver at Discogs
- ^ Head to Toe at Discogs
- ^ Direct Hit at Discogs
- ^ She Works Hard for the Money at Discogs
- ^ Swordfishtrombones at Discogs
- ^ Victory at Discogs
- ^ Target at Discogs
- ^ Friends at Discogs
- ^ Break Out at Discogs
- ^ 1100 Bel Air Place at Discogs
- ^ Good Times! at Discogs
- ^ Cocker at Discogs
- ^ Come Share My Love at Discogs
- ^ Flamingo Orkestra featuring Cynthia Manley at Discogs
- ^ Like a Prayer at Discogs
- ^ Pornograffitti (A Funked Up Fairytale) at Discogs
- ^ Cuban Fire! at Discogs
- ^ Pure Schuur at Discogs
- ^ In Tribute at Discogs
- ^ Duets at Discogs
- ^ Requiem: The Holocaust at Discogs
- ^ The Monkees Present at Discogs
- ^ Timepiece at Discogs
- ^ My Road Our Road at Discogs
- ^ In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy at Discogs
- ^ Sunrise at Discogs
- ^ Vic Malo at Discogs
- ^ Live and More at Discogs
- ^ In Concert at Discogs
- ^ Greatest Science Fiction Hits II at Discogs
- ^ Les Grands Thèmes De La Science-Fiction at Discogs
- ^ The Hit Years at Discogs
- ^ The Donna Summer Anthology at Discogs
- ^ In My Lifetime at Discogs
- ^ Lovergirl: The Teena Marie Story at Discogs
- ^ Greatest Hits at Discogs
- ^ The Axelrod Chronicles at Discogs
- ^ Ultimate Collection at Discogs
- ^ Most Wanted 1968–1979 at Discogs
- ^ Gold at Discogs
- ^ Magic Hollow at Discogs
- ^ Milestones: Jazz Classics in a Funky Vibe at Discogs
- ^ Frankie Valli Is the Word / Heaven Above Me at Discogs
- ^ Et Voilà !, L'intégrale 1967–2007 at Discogs
- ^ One from the Heart: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Francis Coppola's Movie at Discogs
- ^ The Thief Who Came to Dinner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) at Discogs