Floyd Domino

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Floyd Domino
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Domino in 1976
Background information
Born
California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Formerly of Asleep at the Wheel

Floyd Domino is an American musician known for his work in the genre of Western swing.

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Biography

Domino (back row, standing, first from right) as part of the band Asleep at the Wheel in 1976 Asleep at the Wheel 1976.JPG
Domino (back row, standing, first from right) as part of the band Asleep at the Wheel in 1976

Born a native of California, Domino was introduced to Western swing by way of the musicians who had migrated from Texas and Oklahoma in the 1930s and 1940s. Floyd's close association with Western swing coincided with joining Asleep at the Wheel at the age of 19. After 7 years with Asleep at the Wheel, he is now an "AATW Alumnus" who still joins them for featured performances. While Floyd is widely recognized for his years with Asleep at the Wheel and the revival of Western swing, Floyd began his career with a broad grounding in jazz, boogie-woogie, swing and blues piano. He regularly performs as Floyd Domino Jazz Trio showcasing a unique blend of jazz and blues. Other performances include work with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Strait, The Texas Playboys, Waylon Jennings, jazz guitarist Herb Ellis, Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Monte Warden, Don Walser, jazz vocalist Donna Hightower, and the Crickets.

In addition to a career encompassing live performances, recording (both solo and with a host of legendary performers), Floyd has contributed to promoting American roots music through his appearances at schools, camps and other learning organizations. Between his touring, recording and major performances, Floyd plays clubs, private events and contributes his talents to further roots music appreciation

Awards list

CD list

Appearing on over 50 top CDs plus 5 foreign releases [7]

TitleDateArtist
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Asleep at the Wheel2001 Asleep at the Wheel
Angels & Outlaws2008 Aaron Watson
Back to the Future Now: Live at Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas1997 Asleep at the Wheel
Best of the Hightone Years2002 Dale Watson
Beyond the Blue Neon 1989 George Strait
Beyond Time2003 Ray Benson
Bruce Robison1995 Bruce Robison
Cheatin' Heart Attack1995 Dale Watson
Chill of an Early Fall 1991 George Strait
Dreamland2004 Dale Watson
Easy 2002 Kelly Willis
Eleven Stories 2006 Bruce Robison
Every Song I Write Is for You2001 Dale Watson
For the Ladies Enhanced CD2004 Redd Volkaert
Full Western Dress1999 The Derailers
Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks2009 Geoff Muldaur
Goin to Town2003Craig Chambers
Hard Road Tough Country1998Peter Caulton
Here We Go Again2007 Red Steagall
Hey Nashvegas2001 Jesse Dayton
Hightower Boogie Woogie1997Floyd Domino
Holding My Own 1992 George Strait
Homeland1989 Tish Hinojosa
The Honky Tonk Kid2004 Aaron Watson
I Hate These Songs1997 Dale Watson
If I Could Only Fly 2000 Merle Haggard
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' 1988 George Strait
If You Don't Buy This I'll Find Somebody Who Will1995Jon Emery
I'll Hold You in My Heart2000 Don Walser
It's a Good Day2010 Asleep at the Wheel
It's All Relative: Tillis Sings Tillis: Tillis Sings Tillis2002 Pam Tillis
Jukebox Music2008Mitch Jacobs
Live From Austin, TX: Austin City Limits '84
DVD; Digipak		2008 Waylon Jennings
Live from the Last of the Breed Tour2009 Merle Haggard
Livin' It Up 1990 George Strait
Livin' with the Blues2005 Johnny Nicholas
Me and the Drummer 2000 Willie Nelson & the Offenders
Monte Warden1993Monte Warden
More...1999Trace Adkins
No Stranger to a Tele2001 Redd Volkaert
Pasture Prime1985 Asleep at the Wheel
Raisin' Cain1995 Jesse Dayton
Retrospective: Just One More Time2006 The Derailers
Rich From The Journey2000Kimmie Rhodes
Ride With Bob1999 Asleep at the Wheel
Rockin' My Blues To Sleep2001 Johnny Nicholas & The Texas All-Stars
Rolling Stone from Texas1994 Don Walser
Slide Show2004 Cindy Cashdollar
Song of South Austin2002Cornell Hurd
Songs of Forbidden Love1998Wandering Eyes
Songs of Moon Mullican2009Hurb Band
Strait Out of the Box 1995 George Strait
Swing CD2003—
Tender Years2010Mike Runnels
Texas All-Star: Big Band Bash2006 Johnny Nicholas
Texas Legend2006 Don Walser
Texas Rose1997 Billy Paul
Texas Swings1992 Herb Ellis
Thrill on the Hill1994 Johnny Nicholas
Totally Guacamole1993 Gary P. Nunn
Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys1993 Asleep at the Wheel
Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys
CD Remix		1993 Asleep at the Wheel
Unforgettable2004 Merle Haggard
Way Out West1996 Wylie & The Wild West
What the Hey2003Howard Kalish
Whiskey or God2006 Dale Watson
Why the Hell Not...: The Songs of Kinky Friedman2006 Kinky Friedman
The White Album1998Floyd Domino
Willie and the Wheel
Deluxe edition		2009 Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel2009 Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Wrapped1998 Bruce Robison

Appears on [Imports]

TitleDateArtist
Beyond Time2003 Ray Benson
Hard Road Tough Country1998 GermanyPeter Caulton
If You Don't Buy This I'll Find Somebody Who Will1995 GermanyJon Emery
Served Live1979 United Kingdom Asleep at the Wheel
Texas Rose1997 Germany Billy Paul

Children's music

TitleDateArtist
Baby Road1987Floyd Domino
Four Tots1993Floyd Domino
Peggy Sue1991Floyd Domino
Sleepy in Seattle1995Floyd Domino
The White Album1989Floyd Domino

Musical direction

References

  1. ↑ Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999–2000 Nominations – Arts". The Austin Chronicle. May 12, 2000. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Asleep at the Wheel – Ride With Bob CD Album". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  4. ↑ Billboard – Google Books. July 20, 2002. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  5. ↑ American Cowboy – Google Books . Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Austin News, Events, Restaurants, Music". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Floyd Domino Discography and Music at CD Universe". Cduniverse.com. February 4, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
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