Band, US
Pop and Jazz
Short-lived big band orchestra established in 1942 by Chico Marx and Ben Pollack. Mainly focusing on stage shows, the orchestra released two records with The Hit Record in June, 1942. The orchestra consisted of 16-man band and a vocal group, the lineup changed sporadically during its existence. In the fall of 1942, a 17-year old Mel Tormé joined the group as a singer and vocal arranger. The group eventually disbanded in July of 1943.
Mel Tormé voc 1925-1999 US | |
Barney Kessel g 1923-2004 US | |
John Frigo b, vn 1916-2007 US | |
George Wettling dr 1907-1968 US | |
Marty Napoleon p 1921-2015 US | |
Ben Pollack dr 1903-1971 US | |
Skip Nelson US | |
Gabriel Gelinas sax US | |
Marty Marsala tr 1909-1975 US | |
Johnny Austin tr 1910-1983 US | |
Ziggy Lane voc US | |
Chico Marx p, voc 1887-1961 US | |
Kim Kimberly voc US | |
Bobby Clark tr US | |
Elisse Cooper voc US | |
Paul Villepigue sax 1919-1953 US | |
Hank Kmen cl | |
Vernon Yocum as, sax US |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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We Must Be Vigilant (American Patrol) / Johnny Doughboy Found A Rose In Ireland | Chico Marx And His Orchestra | 1942 | Album |
Sweet Eloise / Here You Are | Chico Marx And His Orchestra | 1942 | Album |