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Earl Burtnett

Earl Burtnett (1896–1936) was an American bandleader, conductor and pianist.

Earl Burtnett

13th February 1929: Charles King (1899 - 1944), Anita Page and Bessie Love (1898 - 1986) pose with Earl Burtnett and his Brunswick Orchestra and a huge version of the 'Broadway Melody' song on disc. They are publicising the first MGM musical, 'Broadway Melody'. Photographed are: Nacio Herb Brown, James Burroughs, Earl Burtnett, Eddie Bush, Paul Gibbons, Charles King, Ches Kirkpatrick, Eddie Lang,

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Born
1896 · Harrisburg.
Died
1936 · Chicago.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
bandleader · conductor · pianist · songwriter · music arranger · composer · writer
Fields
jazz
Education
Pennsylvania State University

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