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Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey


Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey by Elliot Lawrence

Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey by Elliot Lawrence
8. Cherry
Elliot Lawrence  
Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey by Elliot Lawrence
15. Elevation
Elliot Lawrence  

Elliot Lawrence

If he had been born ten years earlier, Elliot Lawrence might have been one of the more significant bandleaders of the swing era. As it worked out, he was a bit of a prodigy, leading a strong dance band when he was only 20, but by then (1945), the swing era was ending. Lawrence did record steadily as a leader during 1946-1960 (for Columbia, Decca, King, Fantasy, Vik, and Sesac), sometimes using Gerry Mulligan arrangements, but he mostly worked in the studios. After 1960, Lawrence stopped [more]

Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the Band


Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the Band by Elliot Lawrence

Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the Band by Elliot Lawrence
12. Heat Wave
Elliot Lawrence  

Elliot Lawrence

If he had been born ten years earlier, Elliot Lawrence might have been one of the more significant bandleaders of the swing era. As it worked out, he was a bit of a prodigy, leading a strong dance band when he was only 20, but by then (1945), the swing era was ending. Lawrence did record steadily as a leader during 1946-1960 (for Columbia, Decca, King, Fantasy, Vik, and Sesac), sometimes using Gerry Mulligan arrangements, but he mostly worked in the studios. After 1960, Lawrence stopped [more]







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