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His professional career began in 1927 when he got a job playing banjo with Cleveland bandleader Ev Jones. During the following year, he became a member of the Phil Spitalny Orchestra. He switched from banjo to guitar, then changed his name to Alvino Rey to take advantage of the popularity of Latin music in New York City at the time ...
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In 1942 Rey reorganized his orchestra, bringing in an enormous brass section. The new lineup included such future stars as Ray Conniff, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Johnny Mandel, and Zoot Sims. Though considered one of the best bands of all time by critics, the musicians' union recording ban of 1943 meant they were never able to record.
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21 de sept. de 2009 · Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - Blues In The Night. Track 16 from Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 3: Space Capades.
Alvino Rey's incredibly hot rendition of Tiger Rag, with the King Sisters on the vocal!Alvino Rey and his orchestra, Tiger Rag, 1940Enjoy!
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