Artist

Glenn Miller

jazz band leader

Clarinda, United States · 1904 – 1944

Glenn Miller is a musician from Clarinda, United States, active 1904–1944. Their discography on Gatefold includes 16 records. They also recorded with Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.

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50

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1904

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2 projects · 50 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American swing trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. Born 1 March 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa. Started orchestra in 1938. Best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading best known and beloved swing band. Worked as sideman early in career. Wrote and/or arranged popular swing songs. Disbanded orchestra in 1942 to leave for Army. Too old to be drafted, created a band. Transferred to Army Air Force and raised morale for hundreds of thousands of troops before disappearing on christmas 1944 on a flight from England to France. Internationally mourned as a war hero. Last seen on December 15, 1944.
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Glenn Miller — solo

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Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

Glenn Miller under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.

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