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Erskine Hawkins
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Una Mae Carlisle
7,830 listeners
Una Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915… read moreUna Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915, in Xenia, Ohio, U.S.A.. She was discovered by Fats Waller late in 1932. He invited her to play o… read moreUna Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915, in Xenia, Ohio, U.S.A.. She was discovered by Fats Waller late in 1932. He invited her to play on his radio show at station WLW in Cincinnati during Christm… read more -
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet
4,929 listeners
Solomon Douglas (user srcd on last.fm) founded the Solomon Douglas Swingtet in 2002, pursuing his dream of leading and writing for a larger jazz ensemble. The Solomon Douglas Swingtet functions either as a ten-piece or an 8-piece group, and plays all styles of swinging large-ensemble instrumenta… read more -
Bennie Moten
9,811 listeners
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Red Nichols
24,475 listeners
Ernest Loring "Red" Nichols (May 8, 1905–June 28, 1965) a United States jazz cornet player, became one of the busiest phonograph … read moreErnest Loring "Red" Nichols (May 8, 1905–June 28, 1965) a United States jazz cornet player, became one of the busiest phonograph session musicians of his era, making hundreds of recording sessions of jazz and hot dance band mus… read moreErnest Loring "Red" Nichols (May 8, 1905–June 28, 1965) a United States jazz cornet player, became one of the busiest phonograph session musicians of his era, making hundreds of recording sessions of jazz and hot dance band music. In the 1920s alone he appeared on over 4,000 recordings,… read more -
Buster Bailey
8,408 listeners
William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well verse… read moreWilliam C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session p… read moreWilliam C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. Buster Bailey was a master of the clarine… read more -
Frankie Trumbauer
11,039 listeners
Orie Frank ("Frankie" or "Tram") Trumbauer (May 30, 1901 – June 11, 1956) was one of the leading jazz saxophonists of t… read moreOrie Frank ("Frankie" or "Tram") Trumbauer (May 30, 1901 – June 11, 1956) was one of the leading jazz saxophonists of the 1920s and 1930s. He played the C-melody saxophone which, in size, is between an alto and tenor … read moreOrie Frank ("Frankie" or "Tram") Trumbauer (May 30, 1901 – June 11, 1956) was one of the leading jazz saxophonists of the 1920s and 1930s. He played the C-melody saxophone which, in size, is between an alto and tenor saxophone. He also played alto saxophone, bassoon, clarinet … read more -
Barney Bigard
10,734 listeners
Albany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist. Bigard was born in New Orleans and … read moreAlbany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist. Bigard was born in New Orleans and studied music and clarinet with Lorenzo Tio. He moved to Chicago in the early 1920s, where he work… read moreAlbany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist. Bigard was born in New Orleans and studied music and clarinet with Lorenzo Tio. He moved to Chicago in the early 1920s, where he worked with "King" Joe Oliver and others. During this … read more -
Kevin Clark and the Jazz Revelation
2,019 listeners
Kevin Ray Clark started his career as a staff musician for Walt Disney World in Central Florida. After a decade, he moved to New Orleans to… read moreKevin Ray Clark started his career as a staff musician for Walt Disney World in Central Florida. After a decade, he moved to New Orleans to become the trumpeter and music director for the Dukes of Dixieland. This put him in the company o… read moreKevin Ray Clark started his career as a staff musician for Walt Disney World in Central Florida. After a decade, he moved to New Orleans to become the trumpeter and music director for the Dukes of Dixieland. This put him in the company of New Orleans’ finest musicians. He toured the world with th… read more -
Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander
3,476 listeners
Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander is a septet dedicated to preserving the classic and often overlooked small g… read moreJonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander is a septet dedicated to preserving the classic and often overlooked small group swing from the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. Founded by two dedicated swing dancers, the Camp… read moreJonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander is a septet dedicated to preserving the classic and often overlooked small group swing from the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. Founded by two dedicated swing dancers, the Campus Five was a way to expose many dancers and listeners alike… read more