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Trombonists · 1904–1944

Glenn Miller

American band leader, arranger, and composer (1904–1944)

Born
1 March 1904
Clarinda
Died
15 February 1944
English Channel
Country
United States
Active
1923–1944
Record labels
RCA Records, Bluebird Records
Discography
51 albums

Biography

Glenn Miller was a jazz musician who played trombone. Glenn Miller was born on 1 March 1904 in Clarinda and died on 15 February 1944 in English Channel. The music is usually filed under jazz, blues and swing. Record labels: RCA Records and Bluebird Records. The discography here lists 51 albums, from “Glenn Miller Original Sound” (1975) to “100 Hits” (2025). Honours include Bronze Star Medal (1945), Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2003) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller (March 1, 1904 – December 15, 1944) was an American big band conductor, arranger, composer, trombonist, and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the US Army Air Forces. His civilian band, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, was one of the most popular and successful bands of the 20th century and the big-band era. Glenn Miller and his Orchestra was the best-selling recording band from 1939 to 1942. Unlike his military unit, Miller's civilian band did not have a string section, but it did have a stand-up bass in the rhythm section. It was also a touring band that played multiple radio broadcasts nearly every day.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Glenn Miller Original Sound 1975
In the mood 1990
16 Classic Performances 1992
Jazz Tribune Nr. 50 Glenn Miller And His Orchestra CD1 1993
Jazz Tribune Nr50 Glenn Miller And His Orchestra CD2 1993
The Millenium Anthology 1994
Col. Maestros del Jazz & Blues, Vol. 7 1995
Historische Aufnahmen 1995
In the Mood 1995
Tuxedo Junction 1996
Triple Gold 1997
Miller Plays Mercer 1998
Operation: Build Morale 1998
(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo 1999
Aufnahmen von 1939-1942 1999
Glenn Miller, Volume 1 2001
Glenn Miller, Volume 2 2001
Glenn Miller, Volume 3 2001
20 Track Collection 2002
Glenn Miller - The Gold Collection 2002
In the Mood 2002
In the Mood 2002
Portrait 2002
Moonlight Serenade 2003
A String Of Pearls 2004
Glen Island Special Vol. 3 - The Great Instrumentals 2004
Glenn Miller 2004
Glenn Miller 2005
Glenn Miller - Great Moments 1 2005
In the Mood 2005
In the Mood 2005
The Best of Glenn Miller 2009
The Very Best of Glenn Miller 2011
Glenn Miller 2014
The Legacy of Glenn Miller 2014
60 Essential Recordings 2018
The Great Glenn Miller Story 2019
Glenn Miller: Pennsylvania 6-5000 2021
Starlit Hour 2021
Falling Leaves 2022
100 Hits 2025
Blue skys over Chicago
Glen Miller Concert (Volume 1)
Glenn Miller
In The Mood
In the Mood
Moonlight Serenade
Moonlight Serenade
Saga Jazz: Radio Days
The Great Glenn Miller
Tuxedo Junction

Member of

Glenn Miller & His Orchestra 1938– · US big band led by Glenn Miller (1937-1942)

Awards

Films about Glenn Miller

1954The Glenn Miller Story1954 film by Anthony Mann

Historic 78 rpm records

  • WOLVERINE BLUES BENNIE GOODMAN'S BOYS · Bennie Goodman · Jimmy MacPartland · Glenn… archive.org ↗
  • WOLVERINE BLUES BENNIE GOODMAN'S BOYS · Bennie Goodman · Jimmy MacPartland · Glenn… · 1928 archive.org ↗
  • SOLO HOP GLENN MILLER & His Orchestra · 1935 archive.org ↗
  • IN A LITTLE SPANISH TOWN GLENN MILLER & His Orchestra · 1935 archive.org ↗
  • Farewell Blues Glenn Miller and His Orchestra · Rapollo · Mares · Schoebel · 1940 archive.org ↗
  • Say "Si Si" Glenn Miller and His Orchestra · Stillman · Luban · Lecuona · 1940 archive.org ↗
  • Beat Me, Daddy, Eight to a Bar Glenn Miller and His Orchestra · Raye · Prince · Sheehy · 1941 archive.org ↗
  • STAR DUST GLENN MILLER AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Carmichael · 1942 archive.org ↗

Books about Glenn Miller

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Glenn Miller play?

Glenn Miller is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Glenn Miller born?

Glenn Miller was born 1 March 1904 in Clarinda.

What are Glenn Miller's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Glenn Miller Original Sound (1975), In the mood (1990), 16 Classic Performances (1992), Jazz Tribune Nr. 50 Glenn Miller And His Orchestra CD1 (1993) and Jazz Tribune Nr50 Glenn Miller And His Orchestra CD2 (1993).

External links

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