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Harry Aaron Finkelman (May 26, 1914 – June 26, 1968), known professionally as Ziggy Elman, was an American jazz trumpeter associated with Benny Goodman, though he also led his own group, Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra.
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Nov 19, 1996 · 1938-1939 by Ziggy Elman released in 1996. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Goodman had arranger Jimmy Mundy write a full band chart on Fralich in Swing, featuring Ziggy's trumpet and vocalist Martha Tilton, with lyrics added by Johnny Mercer. Renamed And the Angels Sing, it became a #1 hit in 1939, and further solidified Elman's name before the public.
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Listen to Complete Jazz Series 1938 - 1939 on Spotify. Ziggy Elman · Album · 2008 · 20 songs.
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May 22, 2019 · He found a bit of fame soloing on “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon,” “Fralich In Swing,” and particularly the latter when it was given Johnny Mercer lyrics and became “And The Angels Sing” in 1939. It was Elman’s only hit record and his trademark song highlighted by his memorable klezmer trumpet solo.
