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19 de may. de 2024 · Artie Shaw (born May 23, 1910, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 30, 2004, Newbury Park, California) was an American clarinetist and popular bandleader of the 1930s and ’40s. He was one of the few outstanding jazz musicians whose commitment to jazz was uncertain.
29 de may. de 2024 · “Nightmare” was composed by bandleader and clarinetist Artie Shaw in 1936 and was first released by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra in 1938. Shaw wrote “Nightmare” the day before his band had been scheduled to open the Hotel Lexington in New York City, New York, on August 21, 1936, with a remote wire hooked to the CBS radio network.
Hace 2 días · Holiday was hired by Artie Shaw a month after being fired from the Count Basie Band. This association placed her among the first black women to work with a white orchestra, an unusual arrangement at that time.
Hace 2 días · In February 1940, Turner garnered significant publicity when she eloped to Las Vegas with 28-year-old bandleader Artie Shaw, her co-star in Dancing Co-Ed. Though they had only briefly known each other, Turner recalled being "stirred by his eloquence", and after their first date the two spontaneously decided to get married.
30 de may. de 2024 · Artie Shaw, born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky, was an iconic figure in the world of jazz music during the 1930s and 1940s. As a renowned clarinetist, bandleader, and composer, Shaw left an indelible mark on the music industry with his innovative style and virtuosic performances.
26 de may. de 2024 · Artie Shaw’s iconic song “Begin the Beguine” holds a special place in the history of jazz and popular music. Released in 1938, it quickly became a sensation and is still celebrated today for its distinct style and emotional resonance.
28 de may. de 2024 · In fact, Garland had offered his song to clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw. However, Shaw believed that the song would be too long to make a hit record and turned it down.
