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Freddy Martin
15,860 listeners
Freddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United Stat… read moreFreddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died September 30, 1983 (aged 76) Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, bandleader Instruments … read moreFreddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died September 30, 1983 (aged 76) Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, bandleader Instruments Saxophone Frederick Alfred (Freddy) Martin (December 9, 1906… read more -
Eddy Howard
13,132 listeners
Eddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orches… read moreEddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orchestra, Eddy remained a hitmaker and continuous radio presence through 1955. View wikiEddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orchestra, Eddy remained a hitmaker and continuous radio presence through 1955. View wiki -
Russ Morgan
11,227 listeners
Russ Morgan (April 29, 1904 in Scranton, Pennsylvania – August 7, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was a Big Band orchestra leader. Born into a W… read moreRuss Morgan (April 29, 1904 in Scranton, Pennsylvania – August 7, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was a Big Band orchestra leader. Born into a Welsh family, Russ Morgan was encouraged to express himself musically from the tender age of seven.… read moreRuss Morgan (April 29, 1904 in Scranton, Pennsylvania – August 7, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was a Big Band orchestra leader. Born into a Welsh family, Russ Morgan was encouraged to express himself musically from the tender age of seven. His ability had come naturally since his father, a coal-min… read more -
Glen Gray
20,559 listeners
Glen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, (7 June 1900 – 23 August 1963) was a well-known jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Lom… read moreGlen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, (7 June 1900 – 23 August 1963) was a well-known jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra. When he was 13 years old, Gray organized a group known as Spike's Jazz Band. A g… read moreGlen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, (7 June 1900 – 23 August 1963) was a well-known jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra. When he was 13 years old, Gray organized a group known as Spike's Jazz Band. A graduate of Roanoke High School, he later attended Illinois W… read more -
Larry Clinton
29,561 listeners
There were at least two artists with the name Larry Clinton. 1. Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a … read moreThere were at least two artists with the name Larry Clinton. 1. Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader. Clinton was born in Brooklyn, New York. His first stint as a bandle… read moreThere were at least two artists with the name Larry Clinton. 1. Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader. Clinton was born in Brooklyn, New York. His first stint as a bandleader was from 1937 to 1941, but he worked as a flight instru… read more -
Helen O'connell
11,207 listeners
Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Hele… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola&qu… read more -
Art Mooney
12,897 listeners
Art Mooney (4 February 1911, Brooklyn, New York — 1993, Florida) was a popular bandleader. His biggest hits were "I'm Looking Ove… read moreArt Mooney (4 February 1911, Brooklyn, New York — 1993, Florida) was a popular bandleader. His biggest hits were "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" and "Baby Face" in 1948 and "Nuttin' For Christmas,… read moreArt Mooney (4 February 1911, Brooklyn, New York — 1993, Florida) was a popular bandleader. His biggest hits were "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" and "Baby Face" in 1948 and "Nuttin' For Christmas," with Barry Gordon, in 1955. His song "Honey-Babe… read more -
Erskine Hawkins
39,091 listeners
Erskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th … read moreErskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Ju… read moreErskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Junction" (1939), which became a popular hit during World… read more -
Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
33,122 listeners
James "Jimmy" Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was a prominent American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter, compo… read moreJames "Jimmy" Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was a prominent American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, and big band leader. He was known as "JD". He composed the jazz and pop standards &… read moreJames "Jimmy" Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was a prominent American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, and big band leader. He was known as "JD". He composed the jazz and pop standards "I'm Glad There Is You (In This World of Ordinary P… read more -
The Fontane Sisters
18,206 listeners
The Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing … read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 th… read moreThe Fontane Sisters (actually sisters-Marge, Bea and Geri Rosse) came from New Milford, New Jersey. By the late 40s the girls were singing with Perry Como on his radio show, followed him to TV and sang on many of his records from 1949 through 1953, many of which were monster hits. The Fontane… read more