The Glenn Miller Orchestra was originally formed
in 1937 by Glenn Miller. The new band became
very popular and recorded a number of chart successes.
Among these were the ever-popular Moonlight Serenade, In
the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Chattanooga Choo Choo and I’ve
Got a Gal in Kalamazoo. After the disappearance of Miller
in 1944, the band was reconstituted under the direction
of Tex Beneke, its lead tenor saxophonist, singer and one
of Miller’s longtime close friends. After a hiatus, the Glenn
Miller Orchestra resumed recording and performing under
various leaders starting in 1956 and is still touring today.
Currently trombonist Larry O’Brien leads the band.
“By creating the unmistakable ‘Glenn Miller’ sound, he lifted himself and his orchestra to an exalted position among the finest groups of the Big Band Era.”
—Blackpool Gazette |
