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Artie Shaw (born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky; May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, actor and author of both fiction and non-fiction. Widely regarded as "one of jazz's finest clarinetists", Shaw led one of the United States' most popular big bands in the late 1930s through the early 1940s.
Jul 9, 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.
Jun 28, 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.
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Artie Shaw Biography. Born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky, May 23, 1910, in New York, NY; died December 30, 2004, at his home in Newbury Park, CA. Clarinetist and bandleader. Artie Shaw's "innovations, musical depth, and swinging style placed him firmly in the pantheon of 20th century big band and jazz musicians," according to Claudia Luther in the Los ...
Aug 18, 1994 · Artie Shaw was one of the most popular jazz musicians and Big Band Leaders during the Swing Era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Views: Own Some American Nostalgia. A brief biographic sketch of Artie Shaw, King of the Clarinet and Big Band Leader during the Swing Era of the 1930's and 1940's.
Oct 1, 2017 · Artie Shaw was a unique figure in jazz history. A competitor of Benny Goodman both as a clarinetist and a bandleader, Shaw led no less than seven different orchestras during 1936-49.
Artie Shaw (May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American musician. He is considered to be one of the best jazz musicians of his time. He was a jazz clarinet player, composer, and bandleader. He also wrote both fiction and non-fiction writings.
