- Born
- 3 August 1918
New Haven - Died
- 29 July 1995
Dallas - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Philips Records
- Discography
- 3 albums
Biography
Les Elgart was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Les Elgart was born on 3 August 1918 in New Haven and died on 29 July 1995 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records and Philips Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “The Band with that Sound” (1960) to “Strike Up the Band” (2024).
Lester Elliott Elgart (August 3, 1917 – July 29, 1995) was an American swing jazz bandleader and trumpeter.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Les Elgart play?
Les Elgart is known for playing trumpet.
When and where was Les Elgart born?
Les Elgart was born 3 August 1918 in New Haven.
What are Les Elgart's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Band with that Sound (1960), Misty (2013) and Strike Up the Band (2024).
External links
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