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Don Swan & His Orchestra
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Eddie Layton
1,003 listeners
Edward M. Layton (October 10, 1925 – December 26, 2004) played the organ at Yankee Stadium for 31 seasons, earning him membership in the Ne… read moreEdward M. Layton (October 10, 1925 – December 26, 2004) played the organ at Yankee Stadium for 31 seasons, earning him membership in the New York Sports Hall of Fame. Layton was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; he graduated from W… read moreEdward M. Layton (October 10, 1925 – December 26, 2004) played the organ at Yankee Stadium for 31 seasons, earning him membership in the New York Sports Hall of Fame. Layton was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; he graduated from West Chester Teachers College majoring in meteorology with a … read more
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Pérez Prado
117,321 listeners
Pérez Prado (Dámaso Pérez Prado, December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), a… read morePérez Prado (Dámaso Pérez Prado, December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), and composer. He is often referred to as the "King of the Mambo". Pérez was actually his … read morePérez Prado (Dámaso Pérez Prado, December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), and composer. He is often referred to as the "King of the Mambo". Pérez was actually his surname, he became known by the paternal and maternal surnam… read more
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Jimmy McGriff
158,825 listeners
One of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great so… read moreOne of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great soul-jazz organists from his hometown of Philadelphia. He was almost certainly the bluesiest of the … read moreOne of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great soul-jazz organists from his hometown of Philadelphia. He was almost certainly the bluesiest of the major soul-jazz pioneers, and indeed, he often insisted that… read more
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Jimmy Smith
424,453 listeners
Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was a jazz musician whose instrument was the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born James Oscar Smith on 8th December 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. Smith was influenced by both gospel and blues. He first achieved prominence in the 1950s where his recordings became popul… read more
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Alan Hawkshaw
126,734 listeners
Alan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates … read moreAlan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates in the 1960s, and The Shadows in the 1970s. He also composed a large amount of library music as we… read moreAlan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates in the 1960s, and The Shadows in the 1970s. He also composed a large amount of library music as well as many classic themes for radio and television. Many of … read more
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Reuben Wilson
88,600 listeners
Reuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from t… read moreReuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from that era to be signed to Blue Note. Between 1968 and 1971, he recorded five sessions for the label.… read moreReuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from that era to be signed to Blue Note. Between 1968 and 1971, he recorded five sessions for the label. None of his records received much acknowledgment at the tim… read more
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Spike Jones New Band
4,754 listeners
Lindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) was a popular musician and bandleader specializing in performin… read moreLindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) was a popular musician and bandleader specializing in performing satirical arrangements of popular songs. Ballads and classical works receiving the Jones treatme… read moreLindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) was a popular musician and bandleader specializing in performing satirical arrangements of popular songs. Ballads and classical works receiving the Jones treatment would be punctuated with gunshots, whistles, cowbells and… read more
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Xavier Cugat
113,957 listeners
Xavier Cugat (January 1, 1900 - October 27, 1990) was a Spanish-Cuban bandleader whom many consider to have had more to do with the infusio… read moreXavier Cugat (January 1, 1900 - October 27, 1990) was a Spanish-Cuban bandleader whom many consider to have had more to do with the infusion of Latin music into United States popular music than any other musician. Perez Prado followed in… read moreXavier Cugat (January 1, 1900 - October 27, 1990) was a Spanish-Cuban bandleader whom many consider to have had more to do with the infusion of Latin music into United States popular music than any other musician. Perez Prado followed in Cugat's footsteps. Cugat was born Francisco de Asis Ja… read more
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Buddy Cole
1,634 listeners
Edwin LeMar Cole, known as Buddy Cole (December 15, 1916 in Irving, Illinois – November 5, 1964), was a jazz pianist and orchestra leader. … read moreEdwin LeMar Cole, known as Buddy Cole (December 15, 1916 in Irving, Illinois – November 5, 1964), was a jazz pianist and orchestra leader. He played behind a number of pop singers, including Rosemary Clooney, Jill Corey, and The Four Lad… read moreEdwin LeMar Cole, known as Buddy Cole (December 15, 1916 in Irving, Illinois – November 5, 1964), was a jazz pianist and orchestra leader. He played behind a number of pop singers, including Rosemary Clooney, Jill Corey, and The Four Lads, who recorded for Columbia Records. Buddy Cole started his… read more