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Glenn Miller
893,418 listeners
Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As … read moreAlton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently. During … read moreAlton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently. During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a liv… read more
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Harry Connick, Jr.
722,060 listeners
Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and humanitarian. Connick’s mu… read moreJoseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and humanitarian. Connick’s music encompasses jazz, some of it very much in the style of the crooners of the 1940s and early 195… read moreJoseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and humanitarian. Connick’s music encompasses jazz, some of it very much in the style of the crooners of the 1940s and early 1950s, funk and blues. Harry Connick, Jr. was born in New Orlea… read more
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Benny Goodman
713,007 listeners
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Ray Anthony
120,073 listeners
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
141,049 listeners
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Bing Crosby
1,848,998 listeners
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Count Basie & His Orchestra
78,910 listeners
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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
96,793 listeners
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