Musician Dictionary

Russ Morgan

American big band leader and arranger, songwriter (1904–1969) · Big Band orchestra leader

DescriptionAmerican big band leader and arranger, songwriter (1904–1969)
Source: Wikidata
Born1904-04-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceScranton Scranton
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1969-08-07
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLas Vegas Las Vegas
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationbandleader composer jazz musician songwriter conductor
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsDecca
Source: Wikidata
Member ofRuss Morgan and His Orchestra Russ Morgan And His Scranton Seven Russ Morgan And Quartet The Morgan Trio Russ Morgan And The Morganaires Music In The Russ Morgan Manner Russ Morgan And His Wolverine Band Russ Morgan And His Velvet Violins
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

?RM F. Morgan Moran Morgan Morgan – Russ Morgan, Russ Morgan- Morgen Morran Murgan Norgan R, Morgan R. Morgan R.Morgan Rex Melbourne Russ Morgan

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Identifiers

mbid: e9ef278b-740e-440e-97a7-7039ec589feb · wikidata: Q2176885 · isni: 0000000063035754 · ipi: 00021505433 · discogs: 632254

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