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The Big 18
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The Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some o… read moreThe Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some of the great songs and arrangements of the big band era while showcasing some of the star sidemen o… read moreThe Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some of the great songs and arrangements of the big band era while showcasing some of the star sidemen of the great bands by allowing ample time for extended solos.… read more
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Jeff Hamilton Trio
5,018 listeners
Jeff Hamilton is a drummer and the front man for the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Jeff grew up listening to his parent&#x… read moreJeff Hamilton is a drummer and the front man for the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Jeff grew up listening to his parent's big band records and at the age of eight began playing drums along with Oscar Peterson record… read moreJeff Hamilton is a drummer and the front man for the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Jeff grew up listening to his parent's big band records and at the age of eight began playing drums along with Oscar Peterson records. He attended Indiana University and later studied with Joh… read more
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Scott LaFaro
6,656 listeners
Scott LaFaro (April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential American jazz double bassist, perhaps best known for his seminal work with t… read moreScott LaFaro (April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential American jazz double bassist, perhaps best known for his seminal work with the Bill Evans Trio. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, Rocco Scott LaFaro grew up in a musical family … read moreScott LaFaro (April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential American jazz double bassist, perhaps best known for his seminal work with the Bill Evans Trio. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, Rocco Scott LaFaro grew up in a musical family (his father played in many big bands). His family moved to h… read more
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The Solomon Douglas Swingtet
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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
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Ralph Moore
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Tommy Smith
3,914 listeners
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