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Ted Heath
21,253 listeners
Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone a… read moreTed Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo. He brought his own o… read moreTed Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo. He brought his own orchestra together in 1944 for the BBC and his career took of… read more -
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
10,988 listeners
(from wikipedia) Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innov… read more(from wikipedia) Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely… read more(from wikipedia) Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator. View wiki -
Ted Heath & His Music
5,511 listeners
Ted Heath was a thombonist in Britain's main orchestras and formed his own Big Band and from it's inception his policy was to emp… read moreTed Heath was a thombonist in Britain's main orchestras and formed his own Big Band and from it's inception his policy was to employ the country's finest musicians,singers and,very importantly, arrangers. Anybody who loves… read moreTed Heath was a thombonist in Britain's main orchestras and formed his own Big Band and from it's inception his policy was to employ the country's finest musicians,singers and,very importantly, arrangers. Anybody who loves Big Band music must listen to this one.American fans of thi… read more -
Les & Larry Elgart
10,586 listeners
Lester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and tru… read moreLester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter. Larry Elgart (March 20, 1922 – August 29, 2017) was an American jazz bandleader. With his … read moreLester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter. Larry Elgart (March 20, 1922 – August 29, 2017) was an American jazz bandleader. With his brother Les, he recorded "Bandstand Boogie", the t… read more -
Glen Gray
20,516 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 -
Woody Herman and His Orchestra
12,032 listeners
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Erskine Hawkins
39,046 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 -
Stan Reynolds Big Band
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Sammy Kaye
35,708 listeners
Sammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 192… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never fea… read more