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Larry Elgart - March Born in New London, Connecticut, Larry heard his first band remotes via a crystal set which inspired him to take up the clarinet. Gene Goldkette Orch. Update: Clark Terry's death was announced on February 21, Here is his obituary from The Washington Post. Charlie Ventura - June After hearing a late night band remote featuring Chu Berry Charlie remembers buying his first saxophone. Charlie reveals that Gene gave him the financial backing in to form his own band which featured Neal Hefti, Dave Tufts, and Chubby Jackson and for a brief time a young vocalist named Eddie Fisher.
He realized that the Dorsey orchestra had a Dixieland sound that compromised his arrangements. After Sy threatened to quit, Tommy replaced all but two members of the band to achieve the sound he wanted.
