Papers, 1939-1989.

Miller, Glenn, 1904-1944

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Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best-known big bands. Miller's recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", "Elmer's Tune", and "Litt...

Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971

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Louis Armstrong, a jazz musician and entertainer, was born on August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He claimed to have been born on July 4, 1900, which is the date given on his World War I draft card. However, recent research gives good documentation to the August 4, 1901 date, including his baptismal certificate. Some sources also cite 1898 as his birth date. He died on July 6, 1971. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet a...

Welk, Lawrence, 1903-1992

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Hucko, Peanuts

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"Peanuts" Hucko was a clarinet and tenor jazz saxophone player from 1939 to the 1980s. He played with numerous bands including Charlie Spivak, Will Bradley, and Joe Marsala. He played with Glenn Miller during World War II. When the war ended he played with Benny Goodman, Ray McKinley, Eddie Condon, and Jack Teagarden. He was a studio musician for CBS and ABC and then he played with Louis Armstrong from 1958 to 1960. He was featured regularly with Dick Gibson's Colorado Jazz parties from 1966; an...