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Jack Purvis
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Jack Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician. Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer … read moreJack Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician. Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way. He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innov… read moreJack Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician. Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way. He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong in the late 1920s.He als… read more
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Scrappy Lambert
1,186 listeners
Harold "Scrappy" Lambert (May 12, 1901 – November 30, 1987, New Brunswick, New Jersey) was an American dance band vocalist who ap… read moreHarold "Scrappy" Lambert (May 12, 1901 – November 30, 1987, New Brunswick, New Jersey) was an American dance band vocalist who appeared on hundreds of recordings from the 1920s to the 1940s. In the 1920s and early 1930s, Lamber… read moreHarold "Scrappy" Lambert (May 12, 1901 – November 30, 1987, New Brunswick, New Jersey) was an American dance band vocalist who appeared on hundreds of recordings from the 1920s to the 1940s. In the 1920s and early 1930s, Lambert was one of the most prolific 'band vocalists' (h… read more
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Lil Armstrong
3,218 listeners
Lil Hardin Armstrong (February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wi… read moreLil Hardin Armstrong (February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wife of Louis Armstrong with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. Hardin's co… read moreLil Hardin Armstrong (February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wife of Louis Armstrong with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. Hardin's compositions include "Struttin' With Some Barbecue&q… read more
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Lee Morse
9,805 listeners
Lee Morse was an American jazz singer best known for her trademark yodeling. She was born Lena Corinne Taylor on November 30, 1897 in Cove, Oregon to Pleasant John and Olive Taylor. She was the tenth of thirteen children, and the second girl. Her younger brother Glen H. Taylor was a country-weste… read more
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Hal Kemp
5,688 listeners
Hal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940) was a jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. He was born in … read moreHal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940) was a jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. He was born in Marion, Alabama and died in Madera, California following an auto accident. Art Jarrett took on lea… read moreHal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940) was a jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. He was born in Marion, Alabama and died in Madera, California following an auto accident. Art Jarrett took on leadership of Kemp's orchestra in 1941. His major recordin… read more
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Gus Arnheim
862 listeners
Gus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – January 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California) was an early popular band leade… read moreGus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – January 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California) was an early popular band leader. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from… read moreGus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – January 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California) was an early popular band leader. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from 1923. He was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He also h… read more
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Bob Hope
14,481 listeners
Bob Hope was born in Eltham, London, England but made his name as a Radio star in America. He went on to star in numerous hollywood movies… read moreBob Hope was born in Eltham, London, England but made his name as a Radio star in America. He went on to star in numerous hollywood movies, including the succesful partnership with Bing Crosby in the 'Road to…….' m… read moreBob Hope was born in Eltham, London, England but made his name as a Radio star in America. He went on to star in numerous hollywood movies, including the succesful partnership with Bing Crosby in the 'Road to…….' movies. Bob Hope is one of the greatest comedians that ever … read more
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Russ Columbo
51,219 listeners
Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908–September 2, 1934), better known by the name Russ Columbo, was an American singer, v… read moreRuggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908–September 2, 1934), better known by the name Russ Columbo, was an American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It L… read moreRuggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908–September 2, 1934), better known by the name Russ Columbo, was an American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love," and the legend surrounding his early death. Colum… read more
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Dick Powell
10,883 listeners
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Eddy Howard
15,909 listeners
Eddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orches… read moreEddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orchestra, Eddy remained a hitmaker and continuous radio presence through 1955. View wikiEddy Howard (1914 - 1963) was a vocalist and bandleader who was popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Originally with the Dick Jurgens orchestra, Eddy remained a hitmaker and continuous radio presence through 1955. View wiki