Bloch, Raymond

Raymond Bloch was a musician, a band leader, and a music director for radio and television shows. He was with Hal Kemp's Band during the 1930s. He worked on NBC radio shows from 1939-1941. His band played the themes and background music for NBC's radio shows. His band was in the USO during World War II. He and his band made phonograph records and played supper clubs in the 1950s. He also directed music for Broadway shows and television music specials, 1950s-1973. He directed the music for the Republican National Convention in 1972.

From the description of Raymond Bloch papers, 1935-1973. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 73174210