Gordon Lee " Tex " Beneke ( / ˈbɛnəki / BEN-ə-kee; February 12, 1914 – May 30, 2000 [1]) was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gormé, Henry
The New Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Starlight Orchestra (2) Members : Al De Risi , Alcedrick Todd , Allard Buwalda , Arend Huisman , Arie Kuit , Barry Ross , Bert Pfeiffer , Bobby Joe Gibbins , Bobby Nichols , Bruce DeMoll , Bucky Pizzarelli , Carl Ortobrino , Clyde Hurley , Curt Zonneveld , Dale Orris , Dale Thompson (2) , Dan D'Imperio
Gray was passed over for the job of leading the postwar "ghost" Glenn Miller Orchestra, reportedly because the Miller Estate felt he did not have the pop-star qualities they wanted in a new leader. In 1945, Gray was an arranger for the Tex Beneke-Glenn Miller Orchestra when Henry Mancini was the pianist. In 1947, Gray served as Mancini's bestYears active. 1921–1950. James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (December 18, 1897 – December 29, 1952) [1] was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music. He was one of the most prolific black musical arrangers and, along with Duke Ellington, is considered one of the
Profile: American vocal group, best known for performing in the 1940s alongside Glenn Miller. They had their beginnings in the early 1930s as a trio in Buffalo, New York, in 1935. Their first engagement was with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra. The members, (Hal) Harold Dickinson, Chuck Goldstein, and Bill Conway (2) were called Don Juan-Two and Three.
Although the incident marked the end of the original Glenn Miller Orchestra, in 1956, Ray McKinley, principal drummer in Miller's Army Air Force band, started a new Miller cover band.
About the Music. The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well. Over 18 musicians and singers
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