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Glen Gray
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Charlie Barnet
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Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
10,383 listeners
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Jay McShann and His Orchestra
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Ambrose & His Orchestra
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Casa Loma Orchestra
15,775 listeners
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Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
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Benny Goodman & His Orchestra & Martha Tilton
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