Birth Name:- Gene Kardos
Born:- June 12, 1899
Upper, New York, US
Died:- ?
Genre:-
Occupation:- Bandleader
Instrument:-
Active Years:-
BIG BAND HISTORY FROM 1890'S TO 1970'S. On this page we will attempt to bring Light to the History of the Big Band Era. I know there are volumes of History written of the Big Band Era. My main purpose is to preserve the music. For out of this era a generation of new music came. Like, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rhythm and Blues.etc. You will hear this called "The Great Song Book" or the "The American Song Book" for it's "Uniquely 20th Century America".
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Monday, January 31, 2011
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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