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Don Murray

cl, as, 1904-1929 US, Joliet, Illinois
Musician of Jazz and Pop

Don Murray (June 7, 1904 - June 2, 1929) was an early jazz clarinet and saxophone player.Don Murray was born in Joliet, Illinois, and attended high school in Chicago. In his teens he made a name for himself as one of the best young jazz clarinetists and saxophonists in the city. In 1923 he recorded with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings; according to Rhythm Kings leader Paul Mares, Murray was not a regular member of the band, but was a friend who sometimes sat in with them. Murray also made early recordings with Muggsy Spanier. He then joined the Detroit, Michigan based band of Jean Goldkette, with whom he remained until 1927. It was here that he mentored the young Jimmy Dorsey.

     
Instruments
  • Clarinet
  • Alto sax
  • Saxophone
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Don Carlos.Prelude - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
String Quartet No.2 in D major - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
La Cenerentola - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
Schubert.Music to Rosamunde ,Op.26 - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
Carmen Suite No.1:Ⅰ.Prélude - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36 - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351:Ⅱ.Bourrée - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
Prince Igor.Piu animato - Remix on Golden Game by Don Murray
A Good Man is Hard to Find on Really the Blues?: A Blues History, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, James Reese Europe & Paul Whiteman
Sang Her Love Songs - Live on Volunteer Jam III & IV by The Charlie Daniels Band

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
At The Jazz Band BallBix Beiderbecke With Frankie Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, Adrian Rollini, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Don Murray, Eddie Lang, Miff Mole, Joe Venuti1999Compil.
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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