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Jonah Jones Quartet
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Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1909, trumpet player Jonah Jones turned professional at the age of 17. After working in many bands, he form… read moreBorn in Louisville, Kentucky in 1909, trumpet player Jonah Jones turned professional at the age of 17. After working in many bands, he formed his own quartet in 1955. He made a string of successful albums with Capitol in the late fifties… read moreBorn in Louisville, Kentucky in 1909, trumpet player Jonah Jones turned professional at the age of 17. After working in many bands, he formed his own quartet in 1955. He made a string of successful albums with Capitol in the late fifties. After that he rarely recorded again, but continued playing… read more -
Sam Butera
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Saxophonist Sam Butera (August 17, 1927 – June 3, 2009) is best known for the time he spent backing Louis Prima and Keely Smith. He start… read moreSaxophonist Sam Butera (August 17, 1927 – June 3, 2009) is best known for the time he spent backing Louis Prima and Keely Smith. He started his career in New Orleans, but moved to Las Vegas in the early 50's when Louis Prima calle… read moreSaxophonist Sam Butera (August 17, 1927 – June 3, 2009) is best known for the time he spent backing Louis Prima and Keely Smith. He started his career in New Orleans, but moved to Las Vegas in the early 50's when Louis Prima called his brother desperately needing a band to back him at The … read more -
Denny McLain
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Dennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also… read moreDennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also played organ. He is the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season. In 197… read moreDennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also played organ. He is the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season. In 1973, McLain again tried to make a comeback, pitching in the mi… read more -
New Classic Singers
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The New Classic Singers has been a resident choral ensemble at College of DuPage since 1982. Members include conductors, educators and solo… read moreThe New Classic Singers has been a resident choral ensemble at College of DuPage since 1982. Members include conductors, educators and soloists from throughout the metropolitan area. The choir has been lauded for its imaginative programs… read moreThe New Classic Singers has been a resident choral ensemble at College of DuPage since 1982. Members include conductors, educators and soloists from throughout the metropolitan area. The choir has been lauded for its imaginative programs and performing excellence. New Classic Singers has performe… read more -
Henri Rene
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Henri René (December 29, 1906, New York, New York – April 25, 1993, Houston, Texas) was an American-born German producer, conductor and arr… read moreHenri René (December 29, 1906, New York, New York – April 25, 1993, Houston, Texas) was an American-born German producer, conductor and arranger. René mother's was German and his father French; while young, his family moved to Germa… read moreHenri René (December 29, 1906, New York, New York – April 25, 1993, Houston, Texas) was an American-born German producer, conductor and arranger. René mother's was German and his father French; while young, his family moved to Germany, and René studied at the Berlin Royal Academy of Music. R… read more -
Dave Pell
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Dave Pell (David Pell, February 26, 1925 – May 8, 2017) was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader . He was best known for leading a cool jazz octet in the 1950s, the Dave Pell Octet. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Dave Pell first… read moreDave Pell (David Pell, February 26, 1925 – May 8, 2017) was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader . He was best known for leading a cool jazz octet in the 1950s, the Dave Pell Octet. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Dave Pell first played in his teens with the big bands of Tony Pastor, Bob … read more -
Ernie Freeman Combo
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Freeman was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1935 he began playing in local Cleveland area nightclubs, and also formed a classical music trio fo… read moreFreeman was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1935 he began playing in local Cleveland area nightclubs, and also formed a classical music trio for local social functions with his father and his sister Evelyn. Around 1939, he and Evelyn formed … read moreFreeman was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1935 he began playing in local Cleveland area nightclubs, and also formed a classical music trio for local social functions with his father and his sister Evelyn. Around 1939, he and Evelyn formed a new band, The Evelyn Freeman Swing Band, with fellow teena… read more -
Terry Snyder
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Terry Snyder was one of the leading percussionist of the space-age, bachelor pad, music generation, which is enjoying a revival, currently.… read moreTerry Snyder was one of the leading percussionist of the space-age, bachelor pad, music generation, which is enjoying a revival, currently. Terry started in 1940, with the Bert Block Orchestra, playing celesta, bells and drums, and creat… read moreTerry Snyder was one of the leading percussionist of the space-age, bachelor pad, music generation, which is enjoying a revival, currently. Terry started in 1940, with the Bert Block Orchestra, playing celesta, bells and drums, and creating a demonstration of the stereo separation effect. He was … read more -
Si Zentner
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Simon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wikiSimon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wikiSimon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wiki