Papers, 1930-1945.
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Shaw, Artie, 1910-2004
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Artie Shaw (born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky; May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, actor and author of both fiction and non-fiction. Widely regarded as "one of jazz's finest clarinetists", Shaw led one of the United States' most popular big bands in the late 1930s through the early 1940s. Though he had numerous hit records, he was perhaps best known for his 1938 recording of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine." Before the release of "Beguine," Shaw and...
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...
Norvo, Red
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Jazz vibraphonist and xylophonist. From the description of Signature, dated : [n.p.], 11 February 1981, 1981 Feb. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270924643 ...
Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986
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Benny Goodman was born in Chicago, May 30, 1909. He received his first musical training at a local synagogue, and later studied clarinet with Franz Schoepp. Goodman made his debut at the age of twelve, and left home to become a full-time professional clarinetist when he was sixteen. After a decade of performing as a free-lancer and as a member of Ben Pollak's band, Goodman established his first big band in 1934, and soon it achieved unprecedented success. He won great ac...
Jenney, Jack, 1910-1945
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Jack Jenney was a celebrated jazz trombone player during the 1930s and 1940s. He played with a number of celebrated bands including Bing Crosby, Red Norvo, Artie Shaw, and Benny Goodman. He formed his own "Jack Jenney Orchestra" in 1939. From the description of Papers, 1930-1945. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61280517 ...
