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Luis Russell
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Luis Russell (6 August 1902 - 11 December 1963) was a jazz pianist and bandleader. Luis Carl Russell was born on Careening Cay, near Bocas … read moreLuis Russell (6 August 1902 - 11 December 1963) was a jazz pianist and bandleader. Luis Carl Russell was born on Careening Cay, near Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a family of Afro-Caribbean ancestry. His father was a music teacher, and youn… read moreLuis Russell (6 August 1902 - 11 December 1963) was a jazz pianist and bandleader. Luis Carl Russell was born on Careening Cay, near Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a family of Afro-Caribbean ancestry. His father was a music teacher, and young Luis learned to play violin, guitar, trombone, and piano. … read more -
Chick Webb and His Orchestra
9,585 listeners
William Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band le… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William H. and Marie Johnson Webb. Since child… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William H. and Marie Johnson Webb. Since childhood, he suffered from tuberculosis of the spine, leaving hi… read more -
Clarence Williams' Blue Five
18,787 listeners
Clarence Williams' Blue Five was a studio band of the early '20s whose membership today seems as phenomenal as its records must h… read moreClarence Williams' Blue Five was a studio band of the early '20s whose membership today seems as phenomenal as its records must have sounded at the time. They were led and organized by pianist/producer Clarence Williams, whose … read moreClarence Williams' Blue Five was a studio band of the early '20s whose membership today seems as phenomenal as its records must have sounded at the time. They were led and organized by pianist/producer Clarence Williams, whose talent at the keyboard was decidedly more marginal than his … read more -
Wingy Manone
11,061 listeners
Wingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, … read moreWingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader. His major recordings included "Tar Paper Stomp", "Nickel in… read moreWingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader. His major recordings included "Tar Paper Stomp", "Nickel in the Slot", "Downright Disgusted Blues", &quo… read more -
New Orleans Rhythm Kings
16,270 listeners
The New Orleans Rhythm Kings (nicknamed NORK) were one of the most influential jazz bands of the early to mid-1920s. The band was a combina… read moreThe New Orleans Rhythm Kings (nicknamed NORK) were one of the most influential jazz bands of the early to mid-1920s. The band was a combination of New Orleans and Chicago musicians who helped shape Chicago Jazz and influenced many younge… read moreThe New Orleans Rhythm Kings (nicknamed NORK) were one of the most influential jazz bands of the early to mid-1920s. The band was a combination of New Orleans and Chicago musicians who helped shape Chicago Jazz and influenced many younger jazz musicians. The group recorded a series of records for… read more -
Claude Thornhill
16,900 listeners
Claude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, … read moreClaude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had… read moreClaude Thornhill (Terre Haute, Indiana, August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had You", the last recorded by Billie Holliday. As a youth… read more -
Andy Kirk
17,581 listeners
There are three known artists with this name. Andrew Dewey Kirk, the band leader from 1930's/40's; Andy Kirk, a contemporary ambi… read moreThere are three known artists with this name. Andrew Dewey Kirk, the band leader from 1930's/40's; Andy Kirk, a contemporary ambient/electronica musician; and Andy Kirk, a contemporary Christian musician. 1) Andrew Dewey Kirk (… read moreThere are three known artists with this name. Andrew Dewey Kirk, the band leader from 1930's/40's; Andy Kirk, a contemporary ambient/electronica musician; and Andy Kirk, a contemporary Christian musician. 1) Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky – December 11, 1992 in New… read more -
Dr. Michael White
18,589 listeners
A highly respected jazz clarinetist based out of New Orleans, Dr. Michael White's playing pays tribute to the city's Dixieland he… read moreA highly respected jazz clarinetist based out of New Orleans, Dr. Michael White's playing pays tribute to the city's Dixieland heritage and predecessors like Sidney Bechet. White is a professor at Xavier University where he te… read moreA highly respected jazz clarinetist based out of New Orleans, Dr. Michael White's playing pays tribute to the city's Dixieland heritage and predecessors like Sidney Bechet. White is a professor at Xavier University where he teaches African-American Music and holds an endowed chair in t… read more -
Carolina Club Orchestra
2,756 listeners
The" band of the University of North Carolina, all 19 year olds, led by Hal Kemp in the 1920's. A booking on a transatlantic oce… read moreThe" band of the University of North Carolina, all 19 year olds, led by Hal Kemp in the 1920's. A booking on a transatlantic ocean cruise led them to make their recording bow in London (where visiting American bands were a hot… read moreThe" band of the University of North Carolina, all 19 year olds, led by Hal Kemp in the 1920's. A booking on a transatlantic ocean cruise led them to make their recording bow in London (where visiting American bands were a hot commodity, even then). The cruise itself was as much a lark… read more