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Hal KempHal Kemp Hal Kemp American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader (1905–1985) James Hal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940)[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Hal Kemp Background information Birth name James Hal Kemp Born (1904-03-27)March 27, 1904 Marion, Alabama, U.S. Died December 21, 1940(1940-12-21) (aged 36) Madera, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing music, big band Occupations Bandleader musician arranger composer Instrument(s) Alto saxophone, clarinet Years active 1924–1940 Close Biography Hal Kemp was born in Marion, Alabama. He formed his first band in high school, and by the age of 19 led a University of North Carolina band, the Carolina Club Orchestra. They sailed to England,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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