- Born
- 29 November 1914
Cromwell - Died
- 5 May 1959
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
Biography
Hal McIntyre was a jazz musician who played saxophone and clarinet. Hal McIntyre was born on 29 November 1914 in Cromwell and died on 5 May 1959 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Hal McIntyre (born Harold William McIntyre; November 29, 1914, Cromwell, Connecticut – May 5, 1959, Los Angeles, California) was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader. McIntyre played extensively as a teenager and led his own octet in 1935. Shortly thereafter, he was offered a temporary slot as an alto saxophonist behind Benny Goodman; this lasted only ten days, but Glenn Miller heard of his ability and drafted him as a founding member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, where he played from 1937 to 1941. Miller encouraged McIntyre to start his own group again, and the McIntyre Orchestra first played in New Rochelle, New York in 1941; the ensemble included vocalists Gloria Van, Ruth Gaylor, and Al Nobel, bassist Eddie Safranski, and saxophonist Allen Eager. They played many major ballrooms throughout the United States, and played overseas for troops during World War II.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- I FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU EV'RY DAY HAL McINTYRE And His Orchestra · Frankie Lester · Stept · 1946 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Hal McIntyre play?
Hal McIntyre is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.
When and where was Hal McIntyre born?
Hal McIntyre was born 29 November 1914 in Cromwell.
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