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The Pied Pipers
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This is the name of at least two artists. 1. In the United States, the Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s… read moreThis is the name of at least two artists. 1. In the United States, the Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s. 2. In Zimbabwe, the Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the 1970s and 1980s. The United … read moreThis is the name of at least two artists. 1. In the United States, the Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s. 2. In Zimbabwe, the Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the 1970s and 1980s. The United States group originally consisted of eight members who had b… read more -
Jack Shaindlin
59,322 listeners
Jack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time) on April 14, 1909, and died on September 22… read moreJack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time) on April 14, 1909, and died on September 22, 1978 in New York City. He began his musical career as a pianist in silent movie halls, after rel… read moreJack Shaindlin was born in born in Karasubazar, Crimea (part of the Russian Empire at the time) on April 14, 1909, and died on September 22, 1978 in New York City. He began his musical career as a pianist in silent movie halls, after relocating along with his mother and brother to America on a mu… read more -
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
47,193 listeners
Tommy Dorsey (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) was an American jazz trombonist, trumpeter, and bandleader of the Big Band era. He was… read moreTommy Dorsey (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) was an American jazz trombonist, trumpeter, and bandleader of the Big Band era. He was the younger brother of Jimmy Dorsey. His lyrical trombone style became one of the signature sound… read moreTommy Dorsey (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) was an American jazz trombonist, trumpeter, and bandleader of the Big Band era. He was the younger brother of Jimmy Dorsey. His lyrical trombone style became one of the signature sounds of his band and of the Swing Era. Thomas Francis Dorsey, J… read more -
Cole Porter
199,347 listeners
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical co… read moreCole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million F… read moreCole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchmen and Anything Goes, as well as songs like "Nigh… read more -
Fats Waller
352,565 listeners
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Sid Phillips
42,589 listeners
Isador Simon "Sid" Phillips (June 14, 1907, London - May 24, 1973, Chertsey) was an English jazz clarinetist, bandleader, and arr… read moreIsador Simon "Sid" Phillips (June 14, 1907, London - May 24, 1973, Chertsey) was an English jazz clarinetist, bandleader, and arranger. Phillips learned violin and piano as a child, and played reeds in his teens as a member of … read moreIsador Simon "Sid" Phillips (June 14, 1907, London - May 24, 1973, Chertsey) was an English jazz clarinetist, bandleader, and arranger. Phillips learned violin and piano as a child, and played reeds in his teens as a member of his brother's European band. He got into the music busi… read more -
Artie Shaw
308,262 listeners
Arthur Arshawsky (23 May 1910 – 30 December 2004), better known as Artie Shaw, was an accomplished jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and author. He was born in New York City (but grew up in New Haven, Connecticut) and began learning the saxophone when he was 15 a… read more -
Helen Forrest
94,898 listeners
Helen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popu… read moreHelen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a rep… read moreHelen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands." Helen wa… read more -
Dinah Shore
245,433 listeners
Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American singer and actress. She was most popular during… read moreDinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American singer and actress. She was most popular during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s. She became one of the popular "girl singers" f… read moreDinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American singer and actress. She was most popular during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s. She became one of the popular "girl singers" from that era. She enjoyed a string of popular hits and after… read more