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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.
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After the Dance - Edit on The Best Of Fourplay by Fourplay Toddlin' Blues on Really the Blues?: A Blues History, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, James Reese Europe & Paul Whiteman 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 Penn Beach Blues on Really the Blues?: A Blues History, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, James Reese Europe & Paul Whiteman The Wild Dog (OKeh 41025) [Recorded 1928] on Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra [1920s Dance Band] [Recorded 1927 - 1929] [Encore 4] by Various Artists Dinah (OKeh 41025) [Recorded 1928] on Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra [1920s Dance Band] [Recorded 1927 - 1929] [Encore 4] by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| At The Jazz Band Ball | Bix Beiderbecke With Frankie Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, Adrian Rollini, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Don Murray, Eddie Lang, Miff Mole, Joe Venuti | 1999 | Compil. |
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