Glenn Miller was an American big band musician, arranger, and bandleader in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. He became one of the most popular and influential musicians of his time, leading the Glenn Miller Orchestra, which recorded several hit songs, including "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", and "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Miller's distinctive sound was characterized by his clarinet playing, saxophone arrangements, and a strong emphasis on melody.
Miller grew up in Iowa and began playing the clarinet as a teenager. He studied music at North Western University and later attended the Juilliard School in New York City. In the early 1930s, he worked as an arranger for various bands, including those of Benny Goodman and Red Norvo. Miller's own orchestra was formed in 1938, and it quickly gained popularity with its unique blend of sweet, melodic arrangements and strong rhythm sections.
Tragically, Miller's life was cut short when he disappeared on December 15, 1944, during a flight to perform for troops stationed in France. The cause of his disappearance remains unknown, but it is believed that his plane may have crashed in bad weather or been shot down by friendly fire. Despite his untimely death at the age of 39, Miller's music continues to be enjoyed and celebrated today, with many considering him one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Glenn Miller's Uptown Hall Gang My Guy's Come Back VINYL LP EX JAZZ £5 FLAT POST
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
The Best Of Glenn Miller Volume 2 1981 UK vinyl LP Moonlight Serenade String Of
Price: £7.91
Condition: Used
GLENN MILLER & HIS ORCHESTRA 1940-1942, Volume V: Oh! So Good 1987 UK Vinyl LP
Price: £23.10
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His Orchestra - The Original Recordings (LP, Comp)
Price: £10.99
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His Orchestra - This Is Glenn Miller And His Orchestra - Vol...
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
GLENN MILLER & HIS ORCHESTRA The Original Recordings 1969 UK vinyl LP best of
Price: £6.99
Condition: Used
The Glenn Miller Years Collector's Edition Readers Digest Six LP Box Set Stereo
Price: £13.19
Condition: Used
GLENN MILLER " MOONLIGHT SERENADE " 7 inch VINYL MAXI SINGLE 1976 VINYL EX
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His Orchestra - Make Believe Ballroom Time (7", EP)
Price: £13.49
Condition: Used
The Unforgettable Glenn Miller 72 Greatest Hits 6 x Vinyl Record Boxset
Price: £7.50
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His - Glenn Miller's Greatest - Original Soundtrack - A7294z
Price: £7.11
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His - Glenn Miller - A Memorial 1944-1969 - Used Vin - A7294z
Price: £8.39
Condition: Used
Glen Miller " The Glenn Miller Collection" VINYL LP ALBUM 33 RPM
Price: £3.84
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller And His - Nearness Of You - Used Vinyl Record - 47 - A7294z
Price: £9.54
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller - Original Recordings 1937 - 1942 - New Vinyl Record - 1 - A7294z
Price: £10.31
Condition: New
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA / TOMMY DORSEY THE GLENN MILLER YEARS (6xLP) (414) 20
Price: £6.99
Condition: Used
GLENN MILLER 78 "MOONLIGHT and SUNRISE SERENADE SERENADE" Rarer Regal Zono 1939
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Glenn Miller - 20 Grootste Hits - Vinyl Record LP Album 1977 Arcade Netherlands
Price: £8.95
Condition: Used
GLENN MILLER THE BEST OF GLENN MILLER 12 Track LP Picture Sleeve RCA Reissue
Price: £11.39
Condition: Used