Musician Dictionary

Larry Elgart

American jazz bandleader (1922-2017)

DescriptionAmerican jazz bandleader (1922-2017)
Source: Wikidata
Born1922-03-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNew London New London
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2017-08-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLongboat Key Longboat Key
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationconductor saxophonist bandleader jazz musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentssaxophone
Source: Wikidata
Genresworld fusion Latin jazz music of Latin America jazz Latin pop big band music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsRCA Victor
Source: Wikidata
Member ofLarry Elgart & His Manhattan Swing Orchestra The Larry Elgart Orchestra Larry Elgart and His Hooked on Swing Orchestra Les & Larry Elgart Larry Elgart And His Manhattan Swing Orchestra Les And Larry Elgart And Their Orchestra Larry Elgart & His Orchestra Larry Elgart And His New Hollywood Band
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

Elgart L. Elgart Larry Elgart And His Ensemble The Larry Elgart Dance Band

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Identifiers

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