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Ted Lewis
11,366 listeners
Theodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and… read moreTheodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He led a band presenting a combination of jazz, hokey comedy, and schmaltzy sentimental… read moreTheodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He led a band presenting a combination of jazz, hokey comedy, and schmaltzy sentimentality that was a hit with the American public. Born in Circlev… read more
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Sammy Kaye
38,157 listeners
Sammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 192… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye… read moreSammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter. He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never fea… read more
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Isham Jones
16,583 listeners
Isham Edgar Jones (January 31, 1894 – October 19, 1956) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter. Jones was born in … read moreIsham Edgar Jones (January 31, 1894 – October 19, 1956) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter. Jones was born in Coalton, Ohio, to a musical and mining family, and grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, where he started … read moreIsham Edgar Jones (January 31, 1894 – October 19, 1956) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter. Jones was born in Coalton, Ohio, to a musical and mining family, and grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, where he started his first band. In 1911 one of Jones' earliest composit… read more
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Johnny Marvin
8,680 listeners
John Senator Marvin (July 11, 1887 – December 20, 1944) was an early American recording artist and musician, starting in 1924 and covering… read moreJohn Senator Marvin (July 11, 1887 – December 20, 1944) was an early American recording artist and musician, starting in 1924 and covering a twenty-year period for many record labels. Born in Butler, Oklahoma Territory in 1897, to paren… read moreJohn Senator Marvin (July 11, 1887 – December 20, 1944) was an early American recording artist and musician, starting in 1924 and covering a twenty-year period for many record labels. Born in Butler, Oklahoma Territory in 1897, to parents John Harvey Marvin and his wife Molly. Marvin ran away fr… read more
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Ted Weems & His Orchestra
6,353 listeners
Ted Weems (Wilfred Theodore Wemyes 26 September 1901 - 6 May 1963) was an American bandleader and musician. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, Weems attended the University of Pennsylvania where he organised a small dance band. Going professional in 1923, Weems toured for the MCA Corporation, recor… read more
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George Olsen
5,451 listeners
George Olsen (18 March 1893 - 18 March 1971) was an American bandleader. Born in Portland, Oregon he attended the University of Michigan, w… read moreGeorge Olsen (18 March 1893 - 18 March 1971) was an American bandleader. Born in Portland, Oregon he attended the University of Michigan, where he formed his band, George Olsen and his Music. He made the transition to Broadway, appearing… read moreGeorge Olsen (18 March 1893 - 18 March 1971) was an American bandleader. Born in Portland, Oregon he attended the University of Michigan, where he formed his band, George Olsen and his Music. He made the transition to Broadway, appearing in Kid Boots, the Ziegfeld Follies of 1924, and Good News. … read more
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Eddie Cantor
45,239 listeners
Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 - October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Known to Broadway, radio and early … read moreEddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 - October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Known to Broadway, radio and early television audiences as Banjo Eyes, this "Apostle of Pep" was regarded almost as a famil… read moreEddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 - October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Known to Broadway, radio and early television audiences as Banjo Eyes, this "Apostle of Pep" was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his top-rated radio shows revea… read more
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Charlie Spivak
6,927 listeners
Charlie Spivak (17 February 1905 or 1907–1 March 1982) was an American trumpeter and bandleader, best known for his big band in the 1940s. … read moreCharlie Spivak (17 February 1905 or 1907–1 March 1982) was an American trumpeter and bandleader, best known for his big band in the 1940s. The details of Spivak's birth are unclear. Some sources place it in the Ukraine in 1907, and … read moreCharlie Spivak (17 February 1905 or 1907–1 March 1982) was an American trumpeter and bandleader, best known for his big band in the 1940s. The details of Spivak's birth are unclear. Some sources place it in the Ukraine in 1907, and say that his family emigrated to settle in New Haven, Connec… read more
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Freddy Martin
16,640 listeners
Freddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United Stat… read moreFreddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died September 30, 1983 (aged 76) Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, bandleader Instruments … read moreFreddy Martin Martin in the 1943 film Stage Door Canteen Background information Born December 9, 1906 Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died September 30, 1983 (aged 76) Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, bandleader Instruments Saxophone Frederick Alfred (Freddy) Martin (December 9, 1906… read more
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Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
30,959 listeners
Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular da… read morePaul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular dance bands in the United States during the 1920s, Whiteman's recordings were immensely success… read morePaul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular dance bands in the United States during the 1920s, Whiteman's recordings were immensely successful, and press notices often referred to him as the "Ki… read more