Jan Savitt
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Violinists · 1907–1948

Jan Savitt

Russian-born American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist

Born
4 September 1907
Shumsk
Died
4 October 1948
Sacramento
Country
Ukraine

Biography

Jan Savitt was a jazz musician who played violin. Jan Savitt was born on 4 September 1907 in Shumsk and died on 4 October 1948 in Sacramento. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Jan Savitt (born Jacob Sarvetnick; September 4, 1907 – October 4, 1948), known as "The Stokowski of Swing", from having played violin in Leopold Stokowski's orchestra, was an American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jan Savitt play?

Jan Savitt is known for playing violin.

When and where was Jan Savitt born?

Jan Savitt was born 4 September 1907 in Shumsk.

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