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Post by djdave on Dec 30, 2004 19:55:07 GMT -5
Arguably, the last of the 30's and 40's bandleaders that was still alive has passed on. From the era of Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers, Harry James, and many more; the bandleader who had a smash #1 hit for 13 weeks in 1940-41 with "Frenesi", as well as signature tune "Begin the Beguine", and made one of the most classic recordings of "Star Dust".
A truly great clarenetist; one of a kind. You'll be missed Artie.
RIP 1910-2004.
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Post by Ken on Dec 30, 2004 19:57:47 GMT -5
Wow I hadn't heard the news. Very sad. One of my Aunt's liked alot of the big band era music.
RIP Artie
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Post by Dawn on Dec 30, 2004 20:22:42 GMT -5
Like Ken, I had not heard this news, but am sad to learn of his death. I remember his songs were featured often on a syndicated show called "Big Band Jump" that used to air on one of the radio stations here.
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Post by Pete70s on Dec 30, 2004 21:52:01 GMT -5
I believe his band played at my college a few years ago.. Wish I could have seen it, but I missed it. I saw the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra two years ago (now led by Buddy Morrow, the "voice" of PBS), and Dave Brubeck three years ago. Both shows were great.
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Post by 55dodger on Dec 30, 2004 23:05:18 GMT -5
Sad news indeed. RIP Mr. Shaw.
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Post by lora on Jan 5, 2005 13:49:19 GMT -5
He broke Judy's heart. That's all I can say without feeling like a mean and spiteful person.
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