name

Artie Shaw, Clarinet

dates

b. May 23, 1910; d. December 30, 2004

birth place

New York, NY

description

His early experiments with strings were quite advanced and were followed by his forming a big band, whose first big hit was “Begin the Beguine.” His bands often boasted exceptional personnel.

hot disc

The Complete Gramercy Five Sessions

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artie_Shaw