Notes and references
Notes
- ↑ Jane Froman was married to Donald Ross from 1933 to 1948.
- ↑ Frank Tennille (né Francis St. Clair Tennille, Jr.; 1913–1989) was a wealthy heir to an Alabama furniture retailer in Montgomery, Alabama. George T. Simon's book, The Big Bands (4th ed.), incorrectly states that Frank Tennill (sic) was the pseudonym of Clarke Randall of Alabama. ( The Big Bands, 4th ed., by George T. Simon, Schirmer Trade Books; 2012, p. 225)
- ↑ Ralph Brewster (né Ralph Fletcher Brewster; 1914–1990) was a jazz vocalist, notably a member of The Modernaires, vocal quartet that performed with Glenn Miller for two years.
- ↑ Ramona (Raymona Davies; né Estrild Raymona Myers 11 March 1909 Lockland, Ohio – 14 December 1972 Sacramento) was a pianist and vocalist and radio show host in the late 1930s and early 1940s. She once played piano with Don Bestor (1889–1970) and His Orchestra.
- ↑ Marjory Logan (née Marjorie Knight Logan; 1914–1978) debuted as vocalist 1935 with Johnny Green. She, in 1937, married amateur golf champion Dick Chapman (1911–1978) and divorced him in 1941.("The Radio Reporter," section of the Screen & Radio Weekly – Joan Blondell on the cover – nationally syndicated newspaper supplement, by Bernes Robert, March 10, 1935, p. 14, carried in the Oakland Tribune, March 10, 1935; accessible via Newspapers.com ; subscription required)
- 1 2 "Tax" is a Swedish jazz label founded by Carl A. Hällström. He explained that "tax" is the Swedish word for dachshund. The label bears the namesake of his first one (1953–1965).
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References
- ↑ "Station Sparks: That's What's in a Name," by Alice Remsen, Radio World, Vol. 16, No. 25 (Whole No. 675), March 2, 1935, p. 18
- ↑ "How Did They Get on the Air?" by Mary Watkins Reeves (ca. 1913–1999), Radio Stars, (Lester C. Grady, ed.), March 1936, pps. 74–75 (article begins on p 45); OCLC 6845382
- ↑ Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise, by Sam Irvin, Simon & Schuster, p. 100 (2011); OCLC 869970147
- ↑ Snow White, Decca A–368 (1944) (album sleeve viewable via National Museum of American History at americanhistory
.si .edu /collections /search /object /nmah _668310 ) - ↑ Finding Grace: Two Sisters and the Search for Meaning Boyond the Color Line, by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip, Free Press (2004)
- ↑ "Plumes and Prunes," (column), by Evans Ellsworth Plummer (1899–1974), Radio Guide, July 4, 1936, p. 10
- ↑ Jack Hylton ("Chapter 11: 1936–1940), by Pete Faint, Lulu.com (2014), p. 195; OCLC 1100703428
- ↑ "Lord and Lady Whoozis," Jack Hylton and His OrchestraJack Hylton (leader); George Swift (1911–1985), Jimmy Raynolds, George Taylor (trumpet); Wilbur Hall, Bruce Cambell, Jack Bentley (trombone); Benny Daniels (né Benjamin Daniels; born abt. 1912), Sid Millward (né Sidney Millward; 1909–1972) (alto sax, clarinet); Freddy Schweitzer (né Friedrich Wilhelm Schweitzer; 1907–1950) (tenor sax, clarinet); Jim Easton (né William Easton; born abt. 1908) (alto sax, bari sax, clarinet); Danny Walters, Les Maddox (né Leslie Coupe Maddox; born abt. 1905), Andre Budegary (pseudonym of Earnest Lewis; died 2003) (violin); Dave Burnan (piano); Danny Parri (guitar); George Lyons (harp); Andre de Vekey (né Andre Edward George de Vekey; 1918–1995) (bass); Jack Cummings (drums, vibraphone); The Swingtett: Ben Late, Gene Lanham, Francis McCarthy, Jewl McCarthy, Dorothy MaCarthy (vocals)Recorded in London, 13 May 1937; OEA 4791-1 - Electrola EG–6110 (audio and alternate audio via YouTube)
- ↑ Put Your Dreams Away: A Frank Sinatra Discography, compiled by Luiz Carols do Nascimento Silva (born 1930), Greenwood Press (2000)
- ↑ "Obituaries: Smedberg – John Henry Smedbert," Honolulu Advertiser, December 11, 1979 (accessible via Newspapers.com ; subscription required)
- ↑ The Big Broadcast: 1920–1950 – A New, Revised, and Greatly Expanded Edition of Radio's Golden Age, by Frank Buxton (1930–2018) and Bill Owen (born 1931), Viking Press (©1966, 1972), p. 76; OCLC 1014318165
- ↑ "Austen Croom‐Johnson, 54, Dies," New York Times, May 18, 1964
- ↑ For God, Country, and Coca-Cola, by Mark Pendergrast, Basic Books (©1993, 2000), pps. 192–193; OCLC 1107012865
- ↑ Jazz Records, 1897–1942 (4th revised & enlarged ed.) (Vol. 2 of 2: "Rollini, Adrian"), Brian Arthur Lovell Rust (1922–2011), Arlington House (1978); OCLC 1039436498 (both vols.); Vol. 1: Irving Aaronson to Abe Lyman; OCLC 909099866; ISBN 0-87000-404-2
Vol. 2: Abe Lyman to Bob Zurke; OCLC 929371653
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