Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw, born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky (1910–2004), was an influential American clarinetist, bandleader, and composer known for his significant contributions during the jazz and swing eras. He rose to fame in the late 1930s with his big band, celebrated for the iconic hit "Begin the Beguine," and was recognized for his innovative integration of classical elements into jazz, contributing to what later became known as Third Stream music. Shaw served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and eventually shifted his focus to writing after retiring from music in 1954, leaving a lasting legacy in both fields.

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz, Clarinet

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