Artie Shaw (May 23, 1910, New York, New York - December 30, 2004, Thousand Oaks, California) is considered to be one of the best jazz musicians of his time jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader; he is also the author of both fiction and non-fiction writings. Wikipedia
Today, Shaw's recording of Begin the Beguine sells thousands and has become one of the best-selling records in history. www.swingmusic.net/Shaw_Artie.html
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