Glenn Miller Essentials
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Before Glenn Miller became the most famous bandleader in history, he got his start playing for greats like Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. He had a few false starts as a bandleader with ensembles that went nowhere, but that all changed in 1938. He rethought his sound—arranging music around his lead clarinet—and it soon caught on in a huge way. His new brand of swing was epic and celebratory, providing a much-needed escape for WWII-weary listeners. Miller became a star but then tragically his plane disappeared over the English Channel between performances for U.S. soldiers in 1944.
Glenn Miller Essentials
Glenn Miller Essentials
Before Glenn Miller became the most famous bandleader in history, he got his start playing for greats like Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. He had a few false starts as a bandleader with ensembles that went nowhere, but that all changed in 1938. He rethought his sound—arranging music around his lead clarinet—and it soon caught on in a huge way. His new brand of swing was epic and celebratory, providing a much-needed escape for WWII-weary listeners. Miller became a star but then tragically his plane disappeared over the English Channel between performances for U.S. soldiers in 1944.
