Artie Shaw

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Born
23 May 1910
Born In
New York, New York, United States
Died
30 December 2004 (aged 94)
Arthur Arshawsky (23 May 1910 – 30 December 2004), better known as Artie Shaw, was an accomplished alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and author. He was born in New York City (but grew up in New Haven, Connecticut) and began learning the saxophone when he was 15 and by age 16, had begun to tour with a band. He reached Hollywood the first time, as a sideman with Irving Aaronson's band in 1931, performing at the famous Orange Blossom Room (site of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929). Returning to New York City in1932, he became a highly in… read more
Arthur Arshawsky (23 May 1910 – 30 December 2004), better known as Artie Shaw, was an accomplished alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and author. He was born in New York City (but grew up in New Haven, Connecticut) and began learning the saxophone when he was … read more
Arthur Arshawsky (23 May 1910 – 30 December 2004), better known as Artie Shaw, was an accomplished alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and author. He was born in New York City (but grew up in New Haven, Connecticut) and began learning the saxophone when he was 15 and by age 16, had begun to tour with a band. He reached Hollywood th… read more

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1 Play track It's De Lovely: The Authentic Cole Porter Collection Begin the Beguine
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2 Play track Let's Go For Shaw! Moonglow
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3 Play track Begin The Beguine Nightmare
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4 Play track Begin The Beguine Stardust
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5 Play track Begin The Beguine Frenesi
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6 Play track Swing-Sation: Tommy Dorsey & Artie Shaw Where or When
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7 Play track The Great Artie Shaw A Room With A View
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8 The Best Of The War Years It Had to Be You
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9 The Big Bands Swing Your All Time Favorites Star Dust
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10 Play track A Man & His Dreams All the Things You Are
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  1. 173,624 listeners

    31 Aug 1987 · 20 tracks

    Begin The Beguine
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  2. 44,418 listeners

    26 Jun 2005 · 38 tracks

    The Essential Artie Shaw
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  3. 23,990 listeners

    1 Mar 2011 · 10 tracks

    Ultimate Big Band Collection: Artie Shaw
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  4. 18,708 listeners

    1994 · 12 tracks

    The Essence of Artie Shaw
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