Trombonists · 1919–2008

Earle Hagen

American composer who created music for movies and television (1919-2008)

Born
9 July 1919
Chicago
Died
26 May 2008
Rancho Mirage
Country
United States
Active
1939–2008
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Earle Hagen was a jazz musician who played trombone. Earle Hagen was born on 9 July 1919 in Chicago and died on 26 May 2008 in Rancho Mirage. The music is usually filed under jazz, stage and screen and spy music. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “The New Interns” (1964) to “I Spy, Vol. 5” (2002).

Earle Harry Hagen (July 9, 1919 – May 26, 2008) was an American composer who created music for films and television. His best-known TV themes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad. He is also remembered for composing and whistling the theme to The Andy Griffith Show; writing the instrumental song "Harlem Nocturne" used as the theme for television's Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer; and co-writing the theme song to Tim Conway's Western comedy Rango.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The New Interns 1964
I Spy 1965
I Spy, Vol. 5 2002

Also plays on

Albums where Earle Hagen is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Earle Hagen play?

Earle Hagen is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Earle Hagen born?

Earle Hagen was born 9 July 1919 in Chicago.

What are Earle Hagen's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The New Interns (1964), I Spy (1965) and I Spy, Vol. 5 (2002).

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