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Lester Raymond Brown (March 14, 1912 – January 4, 2001) was an American jazz musician who led the big band Les Brown and His Band of Renown for over six decades from 1938 to 2000. [1] [2] Biography [ edit ]
Jan 6, 2001 · Les Brown, whose Band of Renown was one of the most enduring orchestras that grew out of the swing era of the 1930's, died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88. Mr. Brown...
Jan 7, 2001 · Bandleader Les Brown died of lung cancer this week at the age of 88. For almost 70 years, Les Brown and His Band of Renown entertained US troops and music fans worldwide. In 1940, with a...
Jan 4, 2001 · Highly popular big band jazz leader and arranger whose style was heavily rooted in easy swinging dance music. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 2000s. Born. March 14, 1912 in Reinerton, PA. Died. January 4, 2001 in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Jan 6, 2001 · The longtime bandleader for comedian Bob Hope, Brown was a fixture on radio, television and in concerts for nearly six decades. Advertisement. As recently as five months ago, he was still...
May 24, 1994 · Band Leaders, Big Bands, World War II, Audio Only, Deceased. This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Les Brown and His Band of Renown was among the most popular orchestras during the swing era.
Jan 6, 2001 · The longtime bandleader for comedian Bob Hope, Brown was a fixture on radio, television and in concerts for nearly six decades. Advertisement. As recently as five months ago, he was still...
