Jazz
Recorded between 1932-37
Vocalists: LSLew Sherwood PWPete Woolery FMFrank Munn
Orchestras: Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra, except CPCOEddy Duchin & His Central Park Casino Orchestra
Eddy Duchin
Active Decades: '30s and '40s Born: Apr 01, 1909 in Cambridge, MA Died: Feb 09, 1951 in New York, NY Genre: Jazz Styles: Big Band, Swing, Society Dance Band
"Sweet" bands were often more pop than jazz, and Duchin's was no different. His band was hugely popular in the '30s, making not only lots of records but radio and film appearances. His career waned in the '40s due to a combination of military service and illness. Duchin was not a virtuoso pianist, playing the simplest of styles. ---Ron Wynn, All Music Guide |