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  1. Lester Raymond Brown (March 14, 1912 – January 4, 2001) was an American jazz musician who led the big band Les Brown and His Band of Renown for over six decades from 1938 to 2000. [1] [2] Biography. Brown was born in Reinerton, Pennsylvania. [1] .

  2. Jan 6, 2001 · Les Brown, whose Band of Renown was one of the most enduring orchestras that grew out of the swing era of the 1930's, died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88. Mr. Brown was...

  3. Jan 4, 2001 · Highly popular big band jazz leader and arranger whose style was heavily rooted in easy swinging dance music. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 2000s. Born. March 14, 1912 in Reinerton, PA. Died. January 4, 2001 in Pacific Palisades, CA. Genre. Jazz, Vocal. Styles. Band Music, Big Band, Sweet Bands, Swing, Traditional Pop.

  4. www.npr.org › 2001/01/07 › 1116703Les Brown : NPR

    Jan 7, 2001 · 2-Minute Listen. Playlist. Bandleader Les Brown died of lung cancer this week at the age of 88. For almost 70 years, Les Brown and His Band of Renown entertained US troops and music fans...

  5. Jan 10, 2023 · He was 82. Brown Jr. was the son of composer and band leader Les Brown Sr., who led Les Brown and His Band of Renown. After the death of his father in 2001, Brown became the full-time...

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  7. Jan 6, 2001 · The longtime bandleader for comedian Bob Hope, Brown was a fixture on radio, television and in concerts for nearly six decades. Advertisement. As recently as five months ago, he was still...

  8. www.swingstreetradio.org › performer › les-brownLes Brown - Swing Street

    Les Brown (March 14, 1912 – January 4, 2001) was an American clarinetist, saxophonist, big band leader and composer, best known for his nearly seven decades of work with the big band Les Brown and His Band of Renown (1938–2001). Brown attended college at Duke University from 1932–1936.

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