Musical Acts 1940s Entertainment
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Andy Williams
Mr. Moon River, a Voice of National Treasure.
Andy Williams began singing with his three brothers, in a local Presbyterian church choir set up by his parents. The brothers became re…
Artie Shaw Orchestra
Big band music continued in tribute to the late, great Artie Shaw.
On the eve of America's entry into World War II, TIME magazine reported that to the German masses the United States meant "sky-scr…
Count Basie Orchestra
"The Swingingest Band in All the Land," still going strong today!
Jazz is an American invention of the 20th Century. It’s sound is the “modern art” of music. In his 80 year life span, William “…
Duke Ellington Orchestra
The Best in Big Band orchestra "American Music" music carrying on the traditions of its world-famous creator.
Duke Ellington called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "bey…
Freddy Cole
A Jazzier, more swinging version of his famous brother Nat King Cole, "The cole Nobody Knows" has a career spanning more than five decades.
Freddy Cole is a swing legend that has already solidified his place in music history. Lionel Frederick Cole was born on October 15, 19…
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Carrying on the legendary big band sound that Glenn Miller made famous, his Orchestra continues to excite crowds and inspire nostalgia.
Under the direction of trombonist Larry O’Brien, this version of the Miller orchestra faithfully re-creates Miller’s vintage World …
Guy Lombardo Royal Canadians
Performing in the memory of the late, great Guy Lombardo, this big band is making sure that Guy Lombardo's music lives on forever.
Countless people remember with nostalgia the tradition of Guy Lombardo with his Royal Canadians playing at New York City's Waldorf Asto…
Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys started life as a gospel quartet before gradually modernizing their style and moving into secular country-pop. Yet e…
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