Glenn Miller
Jazzbig band swing eradance bandorchestral jazz
Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently. During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a living working as a freelance trombonist in several bands. His first band was formed in 1937 but failed to distinguish itself and eventually broke up. Following the break-up of his first band
Influenced by: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman
- Active:
- 1930s-1940s
- Scene:
- American Midwest/New York
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