1997
Search results
Georgie Auld (May 19, 1919 – January 8, 1990) was a jazz tenor saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader. Early years. Auld was born John Altwerger in Toronto ...
Jan 8, 1990 · Tenor saxophone player Georgie Auld holds a place in jazz history as one of the most influential musicians of his era. His tenor style was often imitated but never replicated. Auld tried several times during the 1940s to form his own orchestra but never managed to find success, each time failing to capture the public’s attention.
- May 19, 1919
- January 8, 1990
Georgie Auld. Canadian jazz saxophonist (tenor, alto and soprano) and bandleader who moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 10. He played alongside countless notables and in many prominent Big Bands such as Benny Goodman And His Orchestra. For his long list of "in groups" please see the profile page of his real name alias John Altwerger .
Jan 11, 1990 · Georgie Auld, the volatile, bold Canadian saxophonist who first caught the nation's attention with the bands of Bunny Berigan and Artie Shaw and then carved out a singular niche with the Benny ...
Mar 28, 2018 · Learn about Georgie Auld, a Canadian-born jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, clarinet, and led several big bands. Find out his collaborations, recordings, and film appearances, as well as his struggles with heroin addiction.
People also ask
Who was Georgie Auld?
Who did Georgie Auld work with?
How old was Georgie Auld when he died?
Did Georgie Auld play sax?
Jan 31, 2019 · First appeared on the album "The Georgie Auld Quintet – The Georgie Auld Quintet Plays The Winners" (Philips, 1963). This one was taken from the compilation ...
- 4 min
- 4.8K
- Tzazilas
Jan 12, 1990 · Georgie Auld, a saxophonist who played with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman, died of lung cancer on Monday at his home here. He was 70 years old. Born in Toronto, Mr. Auld, whose real ...
