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19th-century bandleaders

32 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Archibald JoycePerson · Music memorabiliaArchibald Joyce (25 May 1873 – 22 March 1963), born Arthur Joyce, was an English light music composer and bandleader of the early 20th century.
Bennie MotenPerson · Music memorabiliaBenjamin Moten (November 13, 1893 – April 2, 1935) was an American jazz pianist and band leader born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Clarence WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaClarence Williams (October 8, 1898 or October 6, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher.
Dimitri TiomkinPerson · Music memorabiliaDimitri Zinovievich Tiomkin (May 10, 1894 – November 11, 1979) was a Russian and American film composer and conductor.
Duke EllingtonPerson · Music memorabiliaEdward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.
Fletcher HendersonPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (December 18, 1897 – December 29, 1952) was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing…
Francisco CanaroPerson · Music memorabiliaFrancisco Canaro, also known by the nickname Pirincho, (November 26, 1888 – December 14, 1964) was a Uruguayan violinist and tango orchestra leader.
František ŠkroupPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Portrait of Škroup by Antonín Machek
Gustav MahlerPerson · Music memorabiliaGustav Mahler (German: [ˈɡʊstaf ˈmaːlɐ]; 7 July 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer, and one of the leading conductors of his generation.
Herbert L. ClarkePerson · Music memorabiliaHerbert Lincoln Clarke (September 12, 1867 – January 30, 1945) was an American cornetist, feature soloist, bandmaster, and composer.
Herbert StothartPerson · Music memorabiliaHerbert Pope Stothart (September 11, 1885February 1, 1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer.
Isham JonesPerson · Music memorabiliaIsham Edgar Jones (January 31, 1894 – October 19, 1956) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter.
James Reese EuropePerson · Music memorabiliaJames Reese Europe (February 22, 1880[1] – May 9, 1919) was an American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer.
Jelly Roll MortonPerson · Music memorabiliaFerdinand Joseph LaMothe (Lemott, later Morton; c. September 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American blues and jazz pianist, bandleader, and…
John Philip SousaPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for US military marches.
Julio de CaroPerson · Music memorabiliaJulio de Caro (December 11, 1899March 11, 1980) was an Argentine composer, musician, and conductor prominent in the Tango genre.
Karel Boleslav JirákPerson · Music memorabiliaKarel Boleslav Jirák (né Karel Bohuslav Jirák; January 28, 1891, Prague, Bohemia – January 30, 1972, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) was a Czechoslovak composer and conductor.
Karl KingPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Portrait of Karl L. King.
Kid OryPerson · Music memorabiliaEdward "Kid" Ory (December 25, 1886 – January 23, 1973) was an American jazz composer, trombonist, and bandleader.
Leo FallPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Leo Fall, 1915;
Lil Hardin ArmstrongPerson · Music memorabiliaLillian Hardin Armstrong (née Hardin; February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader.
Mamie SmithPerson · Film memorabiliaMamie Smith (Robinson; May 26, 1891 – October 23, 1946) was an American singer. In 1920, she entered blues history as the first African
Miff MolePerson · Music memorabiliaIrving Milfred Mole (March 11, 1898 – April 29, 1961), known professionally as Miff Mole, was an American jazz trombonist and band leader.
Morris StoloffPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Stoloff (left) with Vincent Price at the 30th Academy Awards (1958)
Paul WhitemanPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American jazz bandleader, composer, orchestral director, and violinist.
Rudolf Antonín DvorskýPerson · Music memorabiliaRudolf Antonín Dvorský (24 March 1899 – 2 August 1966) was a Czech singer, swing musician, composer and a bandleader of the Melody Boys.
Sidney BechetPerson · Music memorabiliaSidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer.
Ted LewisPerson · Music memorabiliaTed Lewis was an American actor, bandleader, conductor, clarinetist, jazz musician and singer (1890–1971). He was born in Circleville and died in New York City.
Václav VačkářPerson · Music memorabiliaVáclav Vačkář (12 August 1881 – 4 February 1954) was a Czech composer and conductor of the late romantic era. He is well known for his marches, especially for his march "Šohaj".
Vincent LopezPerson · Music memorabiliaVincent Lopez (December 30, 1895 – September 20, 1975) was an American bandleader, actor, and pianist.
Wilbur SweatmanPerson · Music memorabiliaWilbur Coleman Sweatman (February 7, 1882 – March 9, 1961) was an American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer, bandleader and clarinetist.
Willard RobisonPerson · Music memorabiliaWillard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, born in Shelbina, Missouri.

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