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   Les Elgart. Lester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917 – July 29, 1995) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter. Early years. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Elgart grew up in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey with his brother Larry. [1] . They were exposed to musical influences early in their lives.

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3. www.nytimes.com › 1995/07/31 › obituariesLes Elgart, 77, Dies; Led a Dance Band - The New York Times

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   Jul 31, 1995 · Les Elgart, a trumpet player and leader of a big band, died on Saturday at the home of a relative in Dallas. He was 77 and lived in Dallas. The cause was a heart attack, said Lynn Elgart, the...

4. www.allmusic.com › artist › les-elgart-mn0000203769Les Elgart Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ... | AllMusic

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   Big band trumpeter and bandleader whose smooth, tightly arranged sound helped keep the swing tradition alive. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1990s. Born. August 3, 1917 in New Haven, CT. Died. July 29, 1995 in Dallas, TX.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchLes Elgart And His Orchestra: Begin The Beguine - YouTube

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   Jan 18, 2012 · RELEASED: 1960 ALBUM: The Band With That Sound COMPOSER: Cole Porter PERFORMER: Les Elgart (1917-1995) And His Orchestra LES ELGART ORCHESTRA WEBSITE: http://www.leselgart.com/ *The cover...

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7. www.youtube.com › @leselgartmusicThe Les Elgart Orchestra - YouTube

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   Watch videos of The Les Elgart Orchestra, a jazz band led by the late composer and arranger Les Elgart. Enjoy their live performances at The Cicada Club in Los Angeles and other venues.

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   Who was Les Elgart?

   • Along with his brother Larry, trumpeter Les Elgart led one of the more popular swing orchestras of the '50s. His smooth, tightly arranged sound helped keep the declining big band style alive on the charts for a little while longer, and his later reunions with Larry often produced stylistic detours into contemporary easy listening trends.

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   What is the Les Elgart Orchestra?

   • The Les Elgart Orchestra to this day is dedicated to keeping Mr. & Mrs. Elgart’s memory alive by preserving the unique sound and style that has stood the test of time. The “Elgart Sound” lives forever! The Les Elgart Orchestra is one of the few remaining famous big bands from the 1950s and 1960s that is still in demand!

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   When did Les Elgart become a band?

   • The band's first stereo recording in 1957 reflected a name change to Les and Larry Elgart and Their Orchestra. After the 1958 release of “Sound Ideas,” however, the brothers parted ways, and Larry formed his own band. The popularity of the Les Elgart Orchestra remained strong.

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   What happened to Les Elgart?

   • With the post-World War II decline in popularity of the big bands of the 30s and 40s, the Les Elgart Orchestra disbanded, and between 1949 and 1952, Les freelanced on record dates, worked in pick-up bands, and contracted for a few singers.

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9. leselgart.com › about-usAbout Us - The Les Elgart Orchestra

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   Learn about the history and legacy of the Les Elgart Orchestra, one of the few remaining famous big bands from the 1950s and 1960s. Find out how to hire them for your events and enjoy their unique style and sound.

10. music.apple.com › us › albumLes Elgart: Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 2 - Apple Music

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    Jun 1, 1990 · 1. Sophisticated Swing. Les Elgart and His Orchestra. 2:41. (The Gang That Sang) Heart of My Heart. 2:30. 3. Bendix Bounce. Les Elgart, Les Elgart and His Orchestra. 2:14. 4. Soon. 2:30. 5. The Weasel Pops Off. Les Elgart, Les Elgart and His Orchestra. 2:28. 6. Geronimo. Les Elgart, Les Elgart and His Orchestra. 2:07. 7. I Never Knew. 2:14. 8.