Famous Bandleaders Biography, Family, Children

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz. This biography profiles his childhood, life, music career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 29 April 1899/ American

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie was one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all times. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.

Born: 21 October 1917/ American

Benny Goodman

Bandleader and clarinetist

Benny Goodman was a leading jazz clarinet player and an outstanding bandleader of the Swing Era. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.

Born: 30 May 1909/ American

Fletcher Henderson

American bandleader
Born: 18 December 1897/ American

Paul Whiteman

Born: 28 March 1890/ American

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