Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
STAN KENTON Biography
Birth Name: - Stanley Newcomb Kenton
Born:- December 15, 1911
Wichita, Kansas, US
Died:- August 25, 1979 at the Age 67
Genre:- Westcoast Jazz, Swing, Jazz
Occupation:- Bandleader, Composer, Arranger
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1930's to 1970's
Labels:- Capitol, Decca, Creative World
Associated Acts:- Maynard Ferguson, Zoot Sims, Anita O'Day, June Christy, Chris Connor, Art Pepper, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski
Born:- December 15, 1911
Wichita, Kansas, US
Died:- August 25, 1979 at the Age 67
Genre:- Westcoast Jazz, Swing, Jazz
Occupation:- Bandleader, Composer, Arranger
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1930's to 1970's
Labels:- Capitol, Decca, Creative World
Associated Acts:- Maynard Ferguson, Zoot Sims, Anita O'Day, June Christy, Chris Connor, Art Pepper, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
FRANKIE CARLE BIOGRAPHY
Birth Name: - Francis Nunzio Carlone
Also known as Frankie Carle
Born:- March 25, 1903
Providence, Road Island, US
Died:- March 7, 2001 at the Age 97
Mesa, AZ, US
Genre:-
Occupations:- Pianist, Bandleader
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1916 to 2001
Marriage/Children:- Ede, Margie
His theme Song:- Sunrise Serenade
Frankies career spannded 70 years. His first professional job in 1916 was with his Uncle's band at $1.00 per week.
Also known as Frankie Carle
Born:- March 25, 1903
Providence, Road Island, US
Died:- March 7, 2001 at the Age 97
Mesa, AZ, US
Genre:-
Occupations:- Pianist, Bandleader
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1916 to 2001
Marriage/Children:- Ede, Margie
His theme Song:- Sunrise Serenade
Frankies career spannded 70 years. His first professional job in 1916 was with his Uncle's band at $1.00 per week.
Monday, February 7, 2011
JAY McSHANN
Birth Name: - James Columbus McShann
Also known as Hootie
Born:- January 12, 1916
Muskogee, Oklahoma, US
Died:- December 7, 2006 at the Age 90
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Genres:- Blues, Swing, Jazz, Jump Blues, Bebop
Occupations:- Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Soldier
Instruments:- Vocals, Piano
Active Years:- 1931 to 2006
Labels:- Vee-Jay Records
Also known as Hootie
Born:- January 12, 1916
Muskogee, Oklahoma, US
Died:- December 7, 2006 at the Age 90
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Genres:- Blues, Swing, Jazz, Jump Blues, Bebop
Occupations:- Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Soldier
Instruments:- Vocals, Piano
Active Years:- 1931 to 2006
Labels:- Vee-Jay Records
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
BERT AMBROSE
Birth Name:- Benjamin Baruch, Ambrose
Born:- September 15, 1896
London, England, UK
Origin:- New York, New York, US
Died :- June 11, 1971 at the Age 74
London, England, UK
Genre: - Big Band
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader
Instrument:- Violin
Active Years:- 1916 to 1971
Born:- September 15, 1896
London, England, UK
Origin:- New York, New York, US
Died :- June 11, 1971 at the Age 74
London, England, UK
Genre: - Big Band
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader
Instrument:- Violin
Active Years:- 1916 to 1971
JACK HYLTON
Birth Name:- John Greenhlgh Hilton, Jack Elton
Born:- July 2, 1892, Great Lever,
Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Died:- January 29, 1965 at the Age 72
Marylebone, London, England, UK
Occupation:- Bandleader, Impresario
Active Years: - 1915 to 1965
Born:- July 2, 1892, Great Lever,
Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Died:- January 29, 1965 at the Age 72
Marylebone, London, England, UK
Occupation:- Bandleader, Impresario
Active Years: - 1915 to 1965
Friday, February 4, 2011
TOMMY TUCKER
Bith Name:- Robert Bigginbothaw
Born:- March 5, 1933
Springfield, Ohio, US
Died:- January 22, 1982 at the Age 48
Newark, New Jersey, US
Tommy died in the College Hospital from inhaling Carbon tetrachloride while finishing the hardwood floors.
Genres:- Blues
Occupation:- Blues Singer, Songwriter, Pianist
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1960 to 1982
Born:- March 5, 1933
Springfield, Ohio, US
Died:- January 22, 1982 at the Age 48
Newark, New Jersey, US
Tommy died in the College Hospital from inhaling Carbon tetrachloride while finishing the hardwood floors.
Genres:- Blues
Occupation:- Blues Singer, Songwriter, Pianist
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1960 to 1982
Thursday, February 3, 2011
RAY HERBECK
Birth Name:- Ray Herbeck
Born:- November 27, 1910
Los Angeles, California, US
Died:-January 17, 1989
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Genre:-
Occupation:- Bandleader
Active Years: - 1935 to 1950
Quit the music business and went into the Realastate Business
Born:- November 27, 1910
Los Angeles, California, US
Died:-January 17, 1989
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Genre:-
Occupation:- Bandleader
Active Years: - 1935 to 1950
Quit the music business and went into the Realastate Business
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
RANDY BROOKS
Birth Name:- Randy Brooks
Born:- 1919
Died:- 1967 at the Age 48 (from smoke inhalation of smoke in apartment fire)
Occupation:- Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader
Active Years:- 1920's to 1967
AL DONAHUE
Birth Name:- Al Donahue
Born:- June 12, 1904
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died:- February 20, 1983
Fallbrook, California, US
Genre:- Popular Music
Occupatiions:- Violinist, Big Bandleader
Instrument:- Violin
Active Years:- 1930's to 1983
Born:- June 12, 1904
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died:- February 20, 1983
Fallbrook, California, US
Genre:- Popular Music
Occupatiions:- Violinist, Big Bandleader
Instrument:- Violin
Active Years:- 1930's to 1983
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
BILLY COTTON
Birth Name:- William Edward Cotton
Born:- May 6, 1899
Smith Square, London
Died:- March 25, 1969 at the Age 69 (Cause of death a Stroke)
Wembley, London
Nationality: - British
Occupations:- Drummer, Bandleader, Radio Personality
Spouse:- Mabel E. Gregory (m 1921 to 1969)
Children: - Edward Ted Cotton, William Bill Cotton Jnr
Born:- May 6, 1899
Smith Square, London
Died:- March 25, 1969 at the Age 69 (Cause of death a Stroke)
Wembley, London
Nationality: - British
Occupations:- Drummer, Bandleader, Radio Personality
Spouse:- Mabel E. Gregory (m 1921 to 1969)
Children: - Edward Ted Cotton, William Bill Cotton Jnr
Monday, January 31, 2011
GENE KARDOS
Birth Name:- Gene Kardos
Born:- June 12, 1899
Upper, New York, US
Died:- ?
Genre:-
Occupation:- Bandleader
Instrument:-
Active Years:-
Born:- June 12, 1899
Upper, New York, US
Died:- ?
Genre:-
Occupation:- Bandleader
Instrument:-
Active Years:-
BOB CHESTER
Birth Name:- Bob Chester
Born:- ?
Died:- 1977
Detroit, Michigan, US
Genre: - Jazz, Pop
Occupations:- Bandleader, Tenor Saxophonist
Instruments:- Tenor Saxophone
Active Years:- 1939 to 1950
The Big Bands were fading out so Bob went back to making Automobiles.1950 to 1977
Born:- ?
Died:- 1977
Detroit, Michigan, US
Genre: - Jazz, Pop
Occupations:- Bandleader, Tenor Saxophonist
Instruments:- Tenor Saxophone
Active Years:- 1939 to 1950
The Big Bands were fading out so Bob went back to making Automobiles.1950 to 1977
HORACE HEIDT
Birth Name:- Horace Heidt
Born:- May 21, 1901
Alameda, California, US
Died:- December 1, 1986 at the Age 85
Los Angeles, California, US
Genre:-
Occupation:- Pianist, big Bandleader, Radio and TV Personality
Active Years:- 1930's to 1986
Instrument:- Piano
Born:- May 21, 1901
Alameda, California, US
Died:- December 1, 1986 at the Age 85
Los Angeles, California, US
Genre:-
Occupation:- Pianist, big Bandleader, Radio and TV Personality
Active Years:- 1930's to 1986
Instrument:- Piano
Sunday, January 30, 2011
CARROLL GIBBONS
Birth Name:- Carroll Gibbons
Born:- January 4, 1903
Clinton, Massachusetts. US
Died:- May 10, 1954
London, England
Genre:-
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Composer
Active Years:- 1930's to 1954
Born:- January 4, 1903
Clinton, Massachusetts. US
Died:- May 10, 1954
London, England
Genre:-
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Composer
Active Years:- 1930's to 1954
VICTOR YOUNG
Birth Name:- Victor Young
Born:- August 8, 1900
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died:- November 10, 1956 at the Age 56
Palm Springs, California, US
Occupations:- Composer, Arranger, Violinist, Conductor
Born:- August 8, 1900
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died:- November 10, 1956 at the Age 56
Palm Springs, California, US
Occupations:- Composer, Arranger, Violinist, Conductor
Saturday, January 29, 2011
LEW STONE
Birth Name:- Lew Stone
Born:- 1898
London, England
Died:- 1969
Genre:- Dance Band leader, and Arranger
Occupations: Bandleader, Arranger
Instrument:-
Active Years:- 1920' to 1969
Born:- 1898
London, England
Died:- 1969
Genre:- Dance Band leader, and Arranger
Occupations: Bandleader, Arranger
Instrument:-
Active Years:- 1920' to 1969
Friday, January 28, 2011
BOB CROSBY
Birth Name:- Bob Crosby
Born:- August 23, 1913
Spokane, Washington, US
Died:- March 9, 1993 at the Age 80 of Cancer
La Jolla, California, US
Genre:- Dixieland, Big Band
Occupation:- American Dixieland Bandleader, Vocalist
Active Years:- 1930' to 1993
Born:- August 23, 1913
Spokane, Washington, US
Died:- March 9, 1993 at the Age 80 of Cancer
La Jolla, California, US
Genre:- Dixieland, Big Band
Occupation:- American Dixieland Bandleader, Vocalist
Active Years:- 1930' to 1993
BOB KURKE
Birth Name: -Boguslaw Albert Zukowski
by the age of 16 Bob had his band and professionally used Bob Kurke.
Born:- January 7, 1912
Ham Tramck, Michigan, US
Died:- February 16, 1944 at the Age 32
Bob was playing golf and collapsed and died the next day.
Genre:- Jive, Jazz
Occupation:- Pianist
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1930' to 1944
by the age of 16 Bob had his band and professionally used Bob Kurke.
Born:- January 7, 1912
Ham Tramck, Michigan, US
Died:- February 16, 1944 at the Age 32
Bob was playing golf and collapsed and died the next day.
Genre:- Jive, Jazz
Occupation:- Pianist
Instrument:- Piano
Active Years:- 1930' to 1944
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
CLOONEY SISTERS
Birth Name Rosemary Clooney
Born:- May 23, 1928
Maysville, Kentucky, US
Died:- June 29, 2002 at the Age 74
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genre:- Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Occupations:- Singer, Actress
Active Years:- 1946 to 2001
Labels:- Columbia, MGM, Coral, RCA Victor, Reprise, Dot, United Artists, Concord Jazz
Website:- Rosemary Clooney Palladium
Born:- May 23, 1928
Maysville, Kentucky, US
Died:- June 29, 2002 at the Age 74
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genre:- Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Occupations:- Singer, Actress
Active Years:- 1946 to 2001
Labels:- Columbia, MGM, Coral, RCA Victor, Reprise, Dot, United Artists, Concord Jazz
Website:- Rosemary Clooney Palladium
TONY PASTOR
Birth Name Antonio Pastor
Born:- May 28, 1837
Brooklyn, New York, US
Died:- August 26, 1908
Elmhurst, New York, US
Genres:- Swing, Big Band
Occupations:- Bandleader, Saxophonist, Composer
Active Years:- 1850 to 1908
Born:- May 28, 1837
Brooklyn, New York, US
Died:- August 26, 1908
Elmhurst, New York, US
Genres:- Swing, Big Band
Occupations:- Bandleader, Saxophonist, Composer
Active Years:- 1850 to 1908
GENE KRUPA
Birth Name:- Eugene Bertram Krupa
Born:- January 15, 1909
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died:- October 16, 1973 at the Age 64
Yonkers, New York, US
Genres:- Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Big Band
Occupations:- Drummer, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments:- Drum
Active Years:- 1920's to mid 1960's with intermittent performances in the 1970's
Associated Acts:- Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman, Louie Bellson
JAN SAVITT
Birth Name:- Jacob Savetnick
Born:- September 7, 1907
Shumsk, Russia
Died:- October 4, 1948
Sacramento, California, US
Genres:-
Occupations:- Bandleader, Musical arranger, Violinist
Instrments:- Violin
Active Years:- 1937 to 1948
Joined the Philadelphia Orchestra at 19 and studied at the Curtis Institute and formed his own band called "The Top Hatters" in 1937 . the following year he started touring.
Born:- September 7, 1907
Shumsk, Russia
Died:- October 4, 1948
Sacramento, California, US
Genres:-
Occupations:- Bandleader, Musical arranger, Violinist
Instrments:- Violin
Active Years:- 1937 to 1948
Joined the Philadelphia Orchestra at 19 and studied at the Curtis Institute and formed his own band called "The Top Hatters" in 1937 . the following year he started touring.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
GEORGE OLSON
BIOGRAPHY
Birth Name:- George Olson
Born:- March 18, 1893
Portland, Oregon, US
Died :- March 18, 1971
Paramuss, New Jersey, US
Genre:- Swing, Jazz
Occupation: - Bandleader
Active Years:- 1893 to 1971
George Olson took over the Orville Knapp's Band after Orville Knapp's death.
Birth Name:- George Olson
Born:- March 18, 1893
Portland, Oregon, US
Died :- March 18, 1971
Paramuss, New Jersey, US
Genre:- Swing, Jazz
Occupation: - Bandleader
Active Years:- 1893 to 1971
George Olson took over the Orville Knapp's Band after Orville Knapp's death.
Monday, January 24, 2011
STAN GETZ
Birth Name:- Stanley Getz
Born:- February 2, 1927
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Died:- June 6, 1991 at the Age 64
Malibu, California, US
Genres:- Jazz
Bossa Nova
West Coast Jazz
Cool Jazz
Occupation:- Saxophonist
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Active Years:- 1943 to 1991
Labels:- Verve Records
Associated Acts:- Joao Gilberto
Tom Jobim
Astrude Gilberto
Charlie Byrd
Chet Baker
Gary Burton
Cal Tjader
Woody Herman
Kenny Barron
Bill Evans
J. J. Johnson
Bob Brookmeyer
Born:- February 2, 1927
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Died:- June 6, 1991 at the Age 64
Malibu, California, US
Genres:- Jazz
Bossa Nova
West Coast Jazz
Cool Jazz
Occupation:- Saxophonist
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Active Years:- 1943 to 1991
Labels:- Verve Records
Associated Acts:- Joao Gilberto
Tom Jobim
Astrude Gilberto
Charlie Byrd
Chet Baker
Gary Burton
Cal Tjader
Woody Herman
Kenny Barron
Bill Evans
J. J. Johnson
Bob Brookmeyer
LES PAUL
Birth Name:- Lester William Polsfuss
Born:- June 9, 1915
Waukesha, Wisconsin, US
Died:- August 12, 2009 at the Age 94
White Plains, New York, US
Genre:- Jazz, Country, Blues
Occupations:- innovator, inventor, Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:- Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica
Active Years:- 1928 to 2009
Website:- lespaulonline.com
Notable Instrument:- Gibson Les Paul
Born:- June 9, 1915
Waukesha, Wisconsin, US
Died:- August 12, 2009 at the Age 94
White Plains, New York, US
Genre:- Jazz, Country, Blues
Occupations:- innovator, inventor, Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:- Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica
Active Years:- 1928 to 2009
Website:- lespaulonline.com
Notable Instrument:- Gibson Les Paul
Sunday, January 23, 2011
ALVINO REY
Birith Name:- Alvin McBurney
Born:- July 1, 1908
Oakland, California, US
Died:- February 2, 2004 at th e Age 95
Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Genre:- Swing, Jazz, Exotica
Occupations:- Bandleader, Musical Director, guitarist
Active Years:- 1927 to 1994
Notable Instrument:- Banjo, Pedal Steel Guitar
Born:- July 1, 1908
Oakland, California, US
Died:- February 2, 2004 at th e Age 95
Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Genre:- Swing, Jazz, Exotica
Occupations:- Bandleader, Musical Director, guitarist
Active Years:- 1927 to 1994
Notable Instrument:- Banjo, Pedal Steel Guitar
BOSWELL SISTERS
Birth Name:- M:artha Boswell
Born:- June 9, 1905
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Died: July 2, 1958
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Birth Name:- Connee Boswell
Born:- December 3, 1907
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Died:- October 11, 1976
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Birth Name:- Helvetia "Vet" Boswell
Born:- May 20, 1911
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Diet:- November 12, 1988
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Origin:- New Orleans, US
Genre:- Vocal Jazz
Active Years:- 1925 to 1935
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Website:- http://www.bozzies.com/
Born:- June 9, 1905
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Died: July 2, 1958
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Birth Name:- Connee Boswell
Born:- December 3, 1907
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Died:- October 11, 1976
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Birth Name:- Helvetia "Vet" Boswell
Born:- May 20, 1911
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Diet:- November 12, 1988
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Origin:- New Orleans, US
Genre:- Vocal Jazz
Active Years:- 1925 to 1935
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Website:- http://www.bozzies.com/
Saturday, January 22, 2011
KING SISTERS
Genre:- Swing Music, Big Band
Labels:- Bluebird Records
Associated Acts:- Buddy Cole, Charlie Barnet, Frank DeVol, Horace Heidt, Billy May, Artie Shaw
Website:- officialkingfamily.com (The King Family Official Website)
Labels:- Bluebird Records
Associated Acts:- Buddy Cole, Charlie Barnet, Frank DeVol, Horace Heidt, Billy May, Artie Shaw
Website:- officialkingfamily.com (The King Family Official Website)
LENNON SISTERS
Origin:- Venice, California, US
Genre:- Traditional Pop
Active Years:- 1955 - Present
Labels:- Brunswick, Coral, Dot, Mercury, Atlantic, Ranwood, Heartland, Maryco
Website:- LennonSisters.com
Members:- Dianne Lennon (1955 - 1960) ( 1964 - 2001)
Peggy Lennon (1955 -1999)
Kathy Lennon (1955 - Present)
Janet Lennon (1955 - Present)
MIMI Lennon (1992 - Present)
Genre:- Traditional Pop
Active Years:- 1955 - Present
Labels:- Brunswick, Coral, Dot, Mercury, Atlantic, Ranwood, Heartland, Maryco
Website:- LennonSisters.com
Members:- Dianne Lennon (1955 - 1960) ( 1964 - 2001)
Peggy Lennon (1955 -1999)
Kathy Lennon (1955 - Present)
Janet Lennon (1955 - Present)
MIMI Lennon (1992 - Present)
Friday, January 21, 2011
MCGUIRE SISTERS
Origin - Middletown, Ohio, US
Born:- July 30, 1926 - Christine McGuire
Born:-February 13, 1928 - Dorothy McGuire
Born:- February 14, 1931 - Phyllis McGuire
Genre:- Traditional Pop
Active Years:- 1952 to 1968
Born:- July 30, 1926 - Christine McGuire
Born:-February 13, 1928 - Dorothy McGuire
Born:- February 14, 1931 - Phyllis McGuire
Genre:- Traditional Pop
Active Years:- 1952 to 1968
ANDREWS SISTERS
Origin:- Minnesota, US
Active Years - 1925 to 1967
Website - www.cmgww.com/music/andrews
Past members:- LaVerne Sophie Andrews
Maxene Angelyn Andrews
Patricia Marie Andrews
Active Years - 1925 to 1967
Website - www.cmgww.com/music/andrews
Past members:- LaVerne Sophie Andrews
Maxene Angelyn Andrews
Patricia Marie Andrews
Thursday, January 20, 2011
BENNY KRUEGER
Birth Name:- Benny Krueger
Born:- June 17, 1899
Died:- April 29, 1967
Genre:- Dixieland, Jazz
Occupation:- Jazz Saxophonist
Active Years:- 1999 to 1967
Born:- June 17, 1899
Died:- April 29, 1967
Genre:- Dixieland, Jazz
Occupation:- Jazz Saxophonist
Active Years:- 1999 to 1967
TEDDY WILSON
Birth Name:- Theodore Shaw Wilson
Born:- November 24, 1912
Austin, Texas, US
Died:- July 31, 1986 at the Age 73
Hills Dale, New Jersey, US
Genre:- Jazz
Occupation:- Pianist
Instruments:- Piano
Active Years:- 1920's to 1986
Associated Acts:- Louis Armstrong
Earl Hines
Lena Horn
Billie Holiday
Lester Young
Benny Goodman
Born:- November 24, 1912
Austin, Texas, US
Died:- July 31, 1986 at the Age 73
Hills Dale, New Jersey, US
Genre:- Jazz
Occupation:- Pianist
Instruments:- Piano
Active Years:- 1920's to 1986
Associated Acts:- Louis Armstrong
Earl Hines
Lena Horn
Billie Holiday
Lester Young
Benny Goodman
EDDIE CANTOR
Birth Name:- Edward Israel Iskowitz
Born:- January 31, 1892
New York City, New York, US
Died:- October 10, 1964 at the Age 72
Beverly Hills, California, US
Occupations:- Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Song-writer
Active years:- 1907 to 1953
Spouse:- Ida Cantor (1914 to 1962) 5 daughters
Born:- January 31, 1892
New York City, New York, US
Died:- October 10, 1964 at the Age 72
Beverly Hills, California, US
Occupations:- Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Song-writer
Active years:- 1907 to 1953
Spouse:- Ida Cantor (1914 to 1962) 5 daughters
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
JERRY LEWIS
Bith Name:-Joseph Levitch
Born:- March 16, 1926 (Age 84)
Nnwark, New Jersey, US
Other Names: - The King of Comedy
Le Roi du Crazy
Picchiatello
Occupations:- Comedian, Actor, film producer
Writer, film director, Singer
National Chairman of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Active Years:- 1931 to present
Spouse:- Patti Palmer (1944 to 1980)
SanDee Pitnick ( 1983 to present)
Born:- March 16, 1926 (Age 84)
Nnwark, New Jersey, US
Other Names: - The King of Comedy
Le Roi du Crazy
Picchiatello
Occupations:- Comedian, Actor, film producer
Writer, film director, Singer
National Chairman of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Active Years:- 1931 to present
Spouse:- Patti Palmer (1944 to 1980)
SanDee Pitnick ( 1983 to present)
DEAN MARTIN
Birth Name:- Dino Paul Crocetti
Also known as:- Dean Martin, The King of cool. Dino, Dino Martini
Born:- June 7, 1917
Steubenville, Ohio, US
Died:- December 25, 1995 at the Age 78
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genres:- Big Band, Pop, Country
Occupations:- Actor, Comedian, Singer, Producer
Active Years:- 1935 to 1995 (His Death)
Labels:- Capitol, Reprise
Also known as:- Dean Martin, The King of cool. Dino, Dino Martini
Born:- June 7, 1917
Steubenville, Ohio, US
Died:- December 25, 1995 at the Age 78
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genres:- Big Band, Pop, Country
Occupations:- Actor, Comedian, Singer, Producer
Active Years:- 1935 to 1995 (His Death)
Labels:- Capitol, Reprise
Monday, January 17, 2011
DIANNE REEVES
Birth Name:- Dianne Reeves
Born:- October 23, 1956 Age 54
Detroit, Michigan, US
Occupation:- Jazz Singer
Born:- October 23, 1956 Age 54
Detroit, Michigan, US
Occupation:- Jazz Singer
BILLIE HOLIDAY
Birth Name:- Eleanora Fagen
Known as:- Lady Day, Queen of Song
Born:- April 7, 1915
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, US
Origin:- Harlen, New York, US
Died:- July 15, 1959 at the Age 44
New York City, New York, US
Genres:- Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Blues, Torch songs, Swing
Occupations:- Musician, Composer
Instruments:- Vocals
Active Years:- 1933 to 1959
Labels:- Brunswick Records -1933 to 1939
Vocalion Records - 1936 to 1939
OKeh Records - 1939 to 1942
Bluebird Records - 1938
Commodore - 1939 to 1944
Capitol Records - 1942
Decca Records - 1944 to 1950
Aladin Records - 1951
Verve Records - 1952 to 1957
Columbia Records 1957 to 1958
MGM - 1958 to 1959
Associated Acts:- Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne
Website: - Billie Holiday Official Site
Known as:- Lady Day, Queen of Song
Born:- April 7, 1915
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, US
Origin:- Harlen, New York, US
Died:- July 15, 1959 at the Age 44
New York City, New York, US
Genres:- Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Blues, Torch songs, Swing
Occupations:- Musician, Composer
Instruments:- Vocals
Active Years:- 1933 to 1959
Labels:- Brunswick Records -1933 to 1939
Vocalion Records - 1936 to 1939
OKeh Records - 1939 to 1942
Bluebird Records - 1938
Commodore - 1939 to 1944
Capitol Records - 1942
Decca Records - 1944 to 1950
Aladin Records - 1951
Verve Records - 1952 to 1957
Columbia Records 1957 to 1958
MGM - 1958 to 1959
Associated Acts:- Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne
Website: - Billie Holiday Official Site
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Leo Reisman
Birth Name:- Leo Frank Reisman
Born:- October 11, 1897
Bosto, Massachusetts, US
Died:- December 18, 1961 at the Age 64
New York City, New York, US
Genre:- Big Band, Swing
Occupatiions:- Bandleader,
Instruments:- Violin
Active Years:- 1897 to 1961
Born:- October 11, 1897
Bosto, Massachusetts, US
Died:- December 18, 1961 at the Age 64
New York City, New York, US
Genre:- Big Band, Swing
Occupatiions:- Bandleader,
Instruments:- Violin
Active Years:- 1897 to 1961
KAY KYSER
Birth name:- Kay Kyser
Born:-June 18, 1905
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US
Died:- July 23, 1985 at the Age 80
Genre:- Big Band, Swing
Occupations:- Vocalist, Bandleader
Active Years 1925 to 1950
Born:-June 18, 1905
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US
Died:- July 23, 1985 at the Age 80
Genre:- Big Band, Swing
Occupations:- Vocalist, Bandleader
Active Years 1925 to 1950
Saturday, January 15, 2011
OZZIE NELSON
Birth Name:- Oswald George Nelson
Born:- March 20, 1906
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Died:- June 3, 1975 at the Age 69
Hollywood, California, US
Occupations:- Actor, Bandleader, Television Producer and director
Spous:- Harriet Hilliard, (1935 to 1975) (his death) (2 Children)
Born:- March 20, 1906
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Died:- June 3, 1975 at the Age 69
Hollywood, California, US
Occupations:- Actor, Bandleader, Television Producer and director
Spous:- Harriet Hilliard, (1935 to 1975) (his death) (2 Children)
ELLA FITZGERALD
Birth Name:- Ella Jane Fitzgerald
Also Known as:- "First Lady of Song", Lady Ella
Born:- April 25, 1917
New Port News, Virginia, US
Origin:- Yonkers, New York
Died:- June 15, 1956 at the Age 79
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genres:- Swing, traditional pop, vocal, Jazz
Occupation:- Vocalist
Instruments:- Piano, vocals
Active Years:- 1934 to 1993
Labels:- Capitol, Decca, Pablo, Reprise, Verve
Website:- ellafitzgerald.com
Also Known as:- "First Lady of Song", Lady Ella
Born:- April 25, 1917
New Port News, Virginia, US
Origin:- Yonkers, New York
Died:- June 15, 1956 at the Age 79
Beverly Hills, California, US
Genres:- Swing, traditional pop, vocal, Jazz
Occupation:- Vocalist
Instruments:- Piano, vocals
Active Years:- 1934 to 1993
Labels:- Capitol, Decca, Pablo, Reprise, Verve
Website:- ellafitzgerald.com
Joe Reichman
Birth Name:- Joe Reichman
Born:- 1898
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Died:- April 14, 1970 at the Age70
Genre:- Big Band, Jazz, Swing
Occupations:- Bandleader, Piano Disc Jockey "late 1940's"
Born:- 1898
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Died:- April 14, 1970 at the Age70
Genre:- Big Band, Jazz, Swing
Occupations:- Bandleader, Piano Disc Jockey "late 1940's"
Friday, January 14, 2011
Mal Hallett
Birth Name:- Mal Hallet
Born:- 1893
Roxbury, Massachusetts, US
Died:-November 20, 1952
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Genre:- Jazz
Occupations: - Bandleader, Violinist
Born:- 1893
Roxbury, Massachusetts, US
Died:-November 20, 1952
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Genre:- Jazz
Occupations: - Bandleader, Violinist
Ray Nobel
Birth Name:- Raymond Stanley Noble
Born:- December 17, 1903
Brighton, England, UK
Died:- April 3, 1978 at the Age 74
Genre:- Jazz
Occupations:- Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Actor
Assciated:Acts:- Al Bowly
Born:- December 17, 1903
Brighton, England, UK
Died:- April 3, 1978 at the Age 74
Genre:- Jazz
Occupations:- Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Actor
Assciated:Acts:- Al Bowly
Kid Ory
Birth Name:- Edward Ory
Born:- December 25, 1886
Laplace, Louisiana, US
Died:- January 23, 1973 at the Age 86
Laplace, Louisiana, US
Genre:- Jazz, Dixieland
Instruments:- Trombone, vocal
Associated Acts: - Louis Armstrong
Born:- December 25, 1886
Laplace, Louisiana, US
Died:- January 23, 1973 at the Age 86
Laplace, Louisiana, US
Genre:- Jazz, Dixieland
Instruments:- Trombone, vocal
Associated Acts: - Louis Armstrong
LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Birth Name:- Louis Daniel Armstrong
Born:- August 14, 1901
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died:- JULY 6, 1971 at the Age 69
Coronia Queens, New York City, US
Genres:- Dixieland, Swing, Traditional Pop
Occupation:- Musician
Instrument:- Trumpet
Active Years:- 1914 to 1971
Associated Acts:- Joe "King" Oliver, Ella Fitzgerald, Kid Ory
Born:- August 14, 1901
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died:- JULY 6, 1971 at the Age 69
Coronia Queens, New York City, US
Genres:- Dixieland, Swing, Traditional Pop
Occupation:- Musician
Instrument:- Trumpet
Active Years:- 1914 to 1971
Associated Acts:- Joe "King" Oliver, Ella Fitzgerald, Kid Ory
BENNY CARTER
Birth Name: - Bennett Lester Carter
Also known as "King"
Born:- August 8, 1907
Harlem, New York, US
Died:- July 12, 2003 at the Age 95
Los Angeles, California, US
Genres:- Swing, Big Band, Jazz
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Composer, Musical Arranger
Instruments: Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet
Active Years:- 1920's to 1997
Labels:- Columbis, OKeh, Crown, Decca, Vocalion, Brunswick, Bluebird, Music Masters, Verve, United Artists, Norgran, Swingville, Clef
Associated Acts:- Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Phil Woods, Marian McPartland
Website:- www.bennycarter.com
Also known as "King"
Born:- August 8, 1907
Harlem, New York, US
Died:- July 12, 2003 at the Age 95
Los Angeles, California, US
Genres:- Swing, Big Band, Jazz
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Composer, Musical Arranger
Instruments: Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet
Active Years:- 1920's to 1997
Labels:- Columbis, OKeh, Crown, Decca, Vocalion, Brunswick, Bluebird, Music Masters, Verve, United Artists, Norgran, Swingville, Clef
Associated Acts:- Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Phil Woods, Marian McPartland
Website:- www.bennycarter.com
Bix Beiderbecke
Birth Name:- Leon Bismark Beiderbecke
Born:- March 10, 1903
Davenport, Iowa, US
Died:- August 6, 1931 at the Age 28
Daven Port, Iowa, US
Genres:- Jazz, Dixieland
Occupation:- Musician, Composer
Instruments:- Cornet, Piano
Years Active:- 1924 to 1931
Labels:- Columbia, SME Records
Website:- bixbeiderbecke.com
Born:- March 10, 1903
Davenport, Iowa, US
Died:- August 6, 1931 at the Age 28
Daven Port, Iowa, US
Genres:- Jazz, Dixieland
Occupation:- Musician, Composer
Instruments:- Cornet, Piano
Years Active:- 1924 to 1931
Labels:- Columbia, SME Records
Website:- bixbeiderbecke.com
Benny Goodman
Birthname:- Benjamin David Goodman
He was known as "the King of Swing" "the Professor" Patriarch of the Clarinet" "Swings Senior Statesman"
Born:- May 30, 1909
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died January 5, 1986 at the Age 76
Genre:- Swing, Big Band
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Songwriter
Instrument:- Clarinet
Active Years:- 1926 to 1986
He was known as "the King of Swing" "the Professor" Patriarch of the Clarinet" "Swings Senior Statesman"
Born:- May 30, 1909
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died January 5, 1986 at the Age 76
Genre:- Swing, Big Band
Occupations:- Musician, Bandleader, Songwriter
Instrument:- Clarinet
Active Years:- 1926 to 1986
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Artie Shaw
Birth Name:- Arthur Jacob Arshawsky
Born:- May 23, 1910
New York City, New York, US
Died: -December 30, 2004 at the Age 94
thousand Oaks, California, US
Genre:- Swing, Big band
Occupation:- Bandleader, Composer
Instrument:- Clarinet
Active Years:- 1925 to 2004
Born:- May 23, 1910
New York City, New York, US
Died: -December 30, 2004 at the Age 94
thousand Oaks, California, US
Genre:- Swing, Big band
Occupation:- Bandleader, Composer
Instrument:- Clarinet
Active Years:- 1925 to 2004
Art Moony
Birth Name:- Ary Moony
Born:- February 4, 1911
Brooklyn, New )York, US
Died:- 1993, Floridia
Born:- February 4, 1911
Brooklyn, New )York, US
Died:- 1993, Floridia
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Gene Krupaa
birth Name Eugene Bertram Krupa
Born: - January 15, 1909
Chicago, Illinosie, US
Died: - October 16, 1973 at the Age 64
Yonkers, New York, US
Genres: - Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Big Band
Occupations:- Drummer, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments: - Drums
Years Active: - 1920's to 1960's
With intermittent Performances in the 1970's
Associated Acts: Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman, Louie Bellson
70's
Born: - January 15, 1909
Chicago, Illinosie, US
Died: - October 16, 1973 at the Age 64
Yonkers, New York, US
Genres: - Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Big Band
Occupations:- Drummer, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments: - Drums
Years Active: - 1920's to 1960's
With intermittent Performances in the 1970's
Associated Acts: Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman, Louie Bellson
70's
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