Orchestra
Jack Pleis and His Orchestra
- From
- United States
- Since
- present
- Releases
- 2
About
Jack K. Pleis (May 11, 1917 – December 5, 1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. He recorded on London and Decca Records in the 1950s, and Columbia Records in the 1960s. During the course of his career, Pleis worked with many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Benny Goodman, Earl Grant, Brenda Lee, and Joe Williams. Between 1950 and 1976, more than 150 songs were arranged by Pleis. His surname is pronounced "Pleece" (to rhyme with "fleece").
Members
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George Arus trombone
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Will Bradley trombone
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Bob Carter bass
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Art Depew trumpet
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Benjamin "Buzzy" Drootin membranophone
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Babe Fresk tenor saxophone
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Phil Giardina trombone
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Al Klink alto saxophone
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Billy Mure guitar
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Jack Pleis eponymous
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Abraham “Boomie” Richman tenor saxophone
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Sol Schlinger baritone saxophone
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Doc Severinsen trumpet
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Charlie Shavers trumpet
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Hymie Shertzer alto saxophone
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Teddy Wilson piano
Discography
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Reference
Also known as
Jack Pleiss and His Orchestra · Jack Pleiss’ Orchestra
Identifiers
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