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A.k.a. Wilford L. "Bill" Holcombe Jr.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey (1955-2010). As a composer and arranger, Bill worked with Tommy Dorsey, 101 Strings, Peter Nero, and over 100 symphony orchestras, nationally and internationally. He also wrote more than 15 film scores. Studies at Julliard led to individual work with Sy Oliver and Dick Jacobs . Bill founded Musicians Publications. Bill played flute, clarinet and saxophone and in his early career performed with Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra ,Tex Beneke, Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians, and the New York radio station WMGM "Theatre of the Air." He was also a Decca Records staff player.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Music For Concert Band | Southern California Collegiate All-Star Band | 1974 | Album |
Marching Showcase '74 - 21 New Marching Band Arrangements | Charles Carter, Joel Leach, Leonard Moss, John Tatgenhorst, Bill Holcombe, Kenneth M. Snoeck, Will Rapp | 1974 | Album |
Marching Band Showcase '73 | Charles Carter, Joel Leach, M. L. Daniels, Bill Holcombe, John Tatgenhorst | 1973 | Album |
Sound Dimensions For Marching Band | Bill Holcombe And Jerry J Nowak | 1972 | Album |
Sound Series Volume V For Concert Band | Charter Wind Ensemble, Caesar Giovannini, Bill Holcombe, John Cacavas, James H. Burden | Album |
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