In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade"?
After studying with Joseph Schillinger, this musician played and arranged for The Dorsey Brothers and Ray Noble, before founding his own band in 1937, which became famous for its distinct reed section sound, where the clarinet played the lead and saxes played in close harmony underneath. Vocalists associated with his band include singer Ray Eberle, the group "The Modernaires", and Tex Beneke who also played tenor sax and would take over his band after he died. Trumpeter Jerry Gray wrote and arranged such hits for him such as"A String of Pearls" and "Pennsylvania 6-500", and other hits for him include "Tuxedo Junction" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Portrayed by Jimmy Stewart in the Hollywood movie about his mysterious disappearance in a plane flight in 1944, this is, for 10 points, what trombonist and Big Band Era bandleader known for his recordings of "In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade"?
After studying with Joseph Schillinger, this musician played and arranged for The Dorsey Brothers and Ray Noble, before founding his own band in 1937, which became famous for its distinct reed section sound, where the clarinet played the lead and saxes played in close harmony underneath.
Glenn {Miller}