Bill Holman (musician)
American composer, conductor and saxophonist (1927–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Willis Leonard Holman (May 21, 1927 – May 6, 2024) was an American composer, arranger, conductor, saxophonist, and songwriter working in jazz and traditional pop.[1] His career spanned over seven decades, starting with the Charlie Barnet orchestra in 1950.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Willis Leonard Holman |
Born | (1927-05-21)May 21, 1927 Olive, California, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 2024(2024-05-06) (aged 96) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Traditional pop, jazz, big band |
Occupations | Composer, orchestrator, arranger, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1951–2024 |
Labels | Capitol, Coral, Andex, HiFi, JVC |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
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