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Artie Shaw was married eight times including to two of the most popular and beautiful actresses in their day; Lana Turner (1940) and Ava Gardner (1945-46). Shaw broke the racial divide by becoming the first white bandleader to hire a featured African-American vocalist when he brought Billie Holiday on board in 1938.
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.. Shaw began playing in high school and turned professional in 1925. The first signs of indecision became apparent in the ...
The word frenesíis Spanish for “frenzy”. In 1940 Artie Shaw went to Mexico for a much-needed vacation and came back with the tune “Frenesi”, which was composed by Alberto Dominguez Borras of Mexico City. During World War II Major Thomas Haynes named his P-51 Mustang fighter Frenesi after the song, stating that it was a tribute to his ...
Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, and Gramercy Five helped define American Jazz during the Swing Era of the late 1930's, 1940's, and early 1950's. Tune in, learn, and enjoy.
29 de may. de 2018 · Artie Shaw: A Legacy, Book of the Month Club. (With Mel Torme and the MelTones) Artie Shaw& His Orchestra, Vols. 1-2, Musicraft. The Best of Artie Shaw, MCA. The Complete Artie Shaw, Vols. 1-7, RCA/Bluebird. The Complete Gramercy Five Sessions, RCA/Bluebird. Free for All, Portrait Masters. The Last Recordings, Musicmasters, 1992.
Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, and Gramercy Five helped define American Jazz during the Swing Era of the late 1930's, 1940's, and early 1950's. Tune in, learn, and enjoy.
In a Billboard disc jockey poll '56, Shaw's 'Stardust' was named all-time favourite record, 'Begin The Beguine' no. 3, 'Summit Ridge Drive' no. 8, 'Frenesi' no. 15, 'Dancing In The Dark' no. 25. His band was always one of the best because it didn't sound like all the others, the sound balance perfectly adjusted and the arrangements compact.
