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Manny AlbamManny Albam Manny Albam American musician and composer Manny Albam (June 24, 1922 – October 2, 2001) was an American jazz arranger, composer, record producer, saxophonist, and educator.[1][2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Manny Albam Manny Albam conducting Background information Born Emmanuel Albam (1922-06-24)June 24, 1922 Samana, Dominican Republic Died October 2, 2001(2001-10-02) (aged 79) Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States Genres Jazz, Latin jazz Occupation(s) Musician, arranger Instrument Saxophone Labels Solid State Formerly of Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman Close Early life A native of the Dominican Republic, Albam grew up in New York City. He was attracted to jazz at an early age when heard the music of Bix Beiderbecke.[3] Career He left school in his teens… (Source: Wikipedia)
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