Bobby Byrne (musician)
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Robert Byrne (/bɜːrn/; May 13, 1918 – November 25, 2006) was an American bandleader, trombonist, and music executive. His big band was well regarded. He flew aircraft in World War II, and later became a musical producer for television and albums credited to other artists.
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Birth name | Robert Byrne |
Born | (1918-05-13)May 13, 1918 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | November 25, 2006(2006-11-25) (aged 88) Irvine, California, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, Big band |
Occupation(s) | bandleader, trombonist, arranger |
Instrument(s) | Trombone |
Years active | 1930s–1960s |
Labels | Decca, Cosmo Records, Top Rank Records, Command Records |
Formerly of | The Dorsey Brothers, Jimmy Dorsey, Steve Allen |
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