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Carroll Gibbons
64,869 listeners
Carroll Gibbons (January 4, 1903 - May 10, 1954) was a British (but American-born) musician, bandleader and composer. He was born and raise… read moreCarroll Gibbons (January 4, 1903 - May 10, 1954) was a British (but American-born) musician, bandleader and composer. He was born and raised in Clinton, Massachusetts. In his late teens he travelled to London to study at the Royal Academ… read moreCarroll Gibbons (January 4, 1903 - May 10, 1954) was a British (but American-born) musician, bandleader and composer. He was born and raised in Clinton, Massachusetts. In his late teens he travelled to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1924 he returned to London with the brassless… read more
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Ray Eberle
3,419 listeners
Ray Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He… read moreRay Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He was the younger brother of Bob Eberle, who sang with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra. View wikiRay Eberle was a singer with Glenn Miller's Orchestra who helped define the Miller sound with his soft, dreamy crooning on ballads. He was the younger brother of Bob Eberle, who sang with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra. View wiki
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The King Sisters
4,920 listeners
The King Sisters were an American big band-era vocal group consisting of six sisters: Alyce, Donna, Luise, Marilyn, Maxine, and Yvonne King… read moreThe King Sisters were an American big band-era vocal group consisting of six sisters: Alyce, Donna, Luise, Marilyn, Maxine, and Yvonne King. Born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, about 35 miles south of Salt Lake City, the King Sister… read moreThe King Sisters were an American big band-era vocal group consisting of six sisters: Alyce, Donna, Luise, Marilyn, Maxine, and Yvonne King. Born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, about 35 miles south of Salt Lake City, the King Sisters originally were part of the "Driggs Family of Enterta… read more
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Buddy Clark
16,485 listeners
Buddy Clark (July 26, 1912 - October 1, 1949) was a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s. Clark was born Samuel Goldberg to Jewish parents… read moreBuddy Clark (July 26, 1912 - October 1, 1949) was a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s. Clark was born Samuel Goldberg to Jewish parents in Boston, Massachusetts. He made his Big Band singing debut in 1934 with Benny Goodman on the Le… read moreBuddy Clark (July 26, 1912 - October 1, 1949) was a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s. Clark was born Samuel Goldberg to Jewish parents in Boston, Massachusetts. He made his Big Band singing debut in 1934 with Benny Goodman on the Let's Dance radio program. In 1936 he started to perform … read more
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Helen O'connell
12,614 listeners
Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Hele… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola&qu… read more
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Larry Clinton & His Orchestra
11,844 listeners
Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger. His version of Debus… read moreLarry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger. His version of Debussy’s "Reverie", with vocalist Bea Wain, was particularly popular. Entitled "My Reve… read moreLarry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger. His version of Debussy’s "Reverie", with vocalist Bea Wain, was particularly popular. Entitled "My Reverie", his version peaked at #1 on Billboard's Reco… read more
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Ted Heath
22,348 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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Tex Beneke And His Orchestra
3,573 listeners
'Tex Beneke 'was born Gordon Lee Beneke on 12th February 1914, in Fort Worth Texas. Had a long caree r as a singer, saxophonist … read more'Tex Beneke 'was born Gordon Lee Beneke on 12th February 1914, in Fort Worth Texas. Had a long caree r as a singer, saxophonist and band leader, working with greats such as Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini and singer Eydie Gorme. F… read more'Tex Beneke 'was born Gordon Lee Beneke on 12th February 1914, in Fort Worth Texas. Had a long caree r as a singer, saxophonist and band leader, working with greats such as Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini and singer Eydie Gorme. Full details of his life and career can be gained via Wikiped… read more
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Helen Forrest
107,951 listeners
Helen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popu… read moreHelen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a rep… read moreHelen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands." Helen wa… read more
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Les & Larry Elgart
12,189 listeners
Lester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and tru… read moreLester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter. Larry Elgart (March 20, 1922 – August 29, 2017) was an American jazz bandleader. With his … read moreLester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917, New Haven, Connecticut – July 29, 1995, Dallas, Texas) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter. Larry Elgart (March 20, 1922 – August 29, 2017) was an American jazz bandleader. With his brother Les, he recorded "Bandstand Boogie", the t… read more