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Tupplurarna
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Tupplurarna (or in full "Teknophonorquestern Tupplurarna") is an amateur big band from Uppsala, Sweden. Tupplurarna was founded 1… read moreTupplurarna (or in full "Teknophonorquestern Tupplurarna") is an amateur big band from Uppsala, Sweden. Tupplurarna was founded 1982 and has since been playing jazz at parties and where ever they see fit. The band consists of a… read moreTupplurarna (or in full "Teknophonorquestern Tupplurarna") is an amateur big band from Uppsala, Sweden. Tupplurarna was founded 1982 and has since been playing jazz at parties and where ever they see fit. The band consists of an ever changing ensemble of students, mainly from the facult… read more
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Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra
2,990 listeners
Oswald George "Ozzie" Nelson (March 20, 1906 - June 3, 1975) was an American entertainer who originated and starred in The Advent… read moreOswald George "Ozzie" Nelson (March 20, 1906 - June 3, 1975) was an American entertainer who originated and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet radio and television series with his wife and two sons. The second son o… read moreOswald George "Ozzie" Nelson (March 20, 1906 - June 3, 1975) was an American entertainer who originated and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet radio and television series with his wife and two sons. The second son of Swedish parents, George Waldemar and Ethel Irene (Orr) Nel… read more
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Les Brown and His Orchestra
10,291 listeners
Les was born on March 14, 1912 and was raised in Tower City, PA, the son of R.W. Brown, a baker and musician. (Quoting Les' own words)… read moreLes was born on March 14, 1912 and was raised in Tower City, PA, the son of R.W. Brown, a baker and musician. (Quoting Les' own words) "My father's love was music, but he was a baker so we could eat." R.W. played sopr… read moreLes was born on March 14, 1912 and was raised in Tower City, PA, the son of R.W. Brown, a baker and musician. (Quoting Les' own words) "My father's love was music, but he was a baker so we could eat." R.W. played soprano sax in a sax quartet that performed the popular music of… read more
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Harlan Leonard & His Rockets
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Christoph Van Hal & The Double High C Bigband
2,423 listeners
Christoph Van Hal & The Double High C Bigband is a German Hanover-based professional Big Band founded in 2003. They play the band leade… read moreChristoph Van Hal & The Double High C Bigband is a German Hanover-based professional Big Band founded in 2003. They play the band leaders compositions topped with some jazz standards. Christoph Van Hal is a singer, entertainer, condu… read moreChristoph Van Hal & The Double High C Bigband is a German Hanover-based professional Big Band founded in 2003. They play the band leaders compositions topped with some jazz standards. Christoph Van Hal is a singer, entertainer, conducter, trumpeter, in short: a white suited crooner. Born in E… read more
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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
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The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1999 by trumpeter/composer/arranger Vance Thompson. It is a 501©3 non profit corporation w… read moreThe Knoxville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1999 by trumpeter/composer/arranger Vance Thompson. It is a 501©3 non profit corporation whose mission is to promote jazz music through public performances, education initiatives, and comm… read moreThe Knoxville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1999 by trumpeter/composer/arranger Vance Thompson. It is a 501©3 non profit corporation whose mission is to promote jazz music through public performances, education initiatives, and commissioning new works by aspiring and established composers. A… read more
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Claude Thornhill & His Orchestra
11,678 listeners
Claude Thornhill (born August 10, 1909 at Terre Haute, Indiana died July 1, 1965, New York City) was an American pianist, arranger and band… read moreClaude Thornhill (born August 10, 1909 at Terre Haute, Indiana died July 1, 1965, New York City) was an American pianist, arranger and bandleader. As a youth, he was recognized as an extraordinary talent and formed a traveling duo with D… read moreClaude Thornhill (born August 10, 1909 at Terre Haute, Indiana died July 1, 1965, New York City) was an American pianist, arranger and bandleader. As a youth, he was recognized as an extraordinary talent and formed a traveling duo with Danny Polo, a musical prodigy on the clarinet and trumpet fro… read more
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Chick Webb and His Orchestra
9,781 listeners
William Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band le… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William H. and Marie Johnson Webb. Since child… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William H. and Marie Johnson Webb. Since childhood, he suffered from tuberculosis of the spine, leaving hi… read more
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Ted Heath
22,374 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
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Don Redman
14,052 listeners
Donald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900, Piedmont, West Virginia - November 30, 1964, New York) was an American jazz musician, arranger, and c… read moreDonald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900, Piedmont, West Virginia - November 30, 1964, New York) was an American jazz musician, arranger, and composer. Redman was born in Piedmont, West Virginia. His father was a music teacher, his mother wa… read moreDonald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900, Piedmont, West Virginia - November 30, 1964, New York) was an American jazz musician, arranger, and composer. Redman was born in Piedmont, West Virginia. His father was a music teacher, his mother was a singer. Don began playing the trumpet at the age of 3, j… read more