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Savitt Jan And His OrchestraJan Savitt Jan Savitt American bandleader, arranger, and violinist Jan Savitt (born Jacob Savetnick; September 4, 1907 – October 4, 1948), known as "The Stokowski of Swing",[1] from having played violin in Leopold Stokowski's orchestra,[2] was an American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jan Savitt Background information Birth name Jacob Savetnick Born (1907-09-04)September 4, 1907 Shumsk, Russian Empire Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Died October 4, 1948(1948-10-04) (aged 41) Sacramento, California Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Bandleader, arranger, musician Instrument Violin Spouse Barbara Ann Stillwell (m. 1940) Close Early life and education Savitt was born in Shumsk,[Note 1] then part of the Russian Empire (now part of Ukraine) and reared in Philadelphia. He evidenced… (Source: Wikipedia)
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