Tex Beneke

American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader (1914-2000)

Born: 12 February 1914
Fort Worth
Died: 30 May 2000
Costa Mesa
Country: United States
Record labels: RCA Victor
Discography: 4 albums

Biography

Tex Beneke was a jazz musician who played saxophone and voice. Tex Beneke was born on 12 February 1914 in Fort Worth and died on 30 May 2000 in Costa Mesa. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Live Concert - Music Made Famous by Glenn Miller” (1961) to “The Legendary Big Bands Series” (2000). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke ( BEN-ə-kee; February 12, 1914 – May 30, 2000) was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gormé, Henry Mancini, and Ronnie Deauville. Beneke also solos on the recording the Glenn Miller Orchestra made of their popular song "In the Mood" and sings on another popular Glenn Miller recording, "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Jazz critic Will Friedwald considers Beneke to be one of the major blues singers who sang with the big bands of the early 1940s.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Live Concert - Music Made Famous by Glenn Miller 1961

Christmas Serenade in the Glenn Miller Style 1965

Tex Beneke and his "Music In The Miller Mood" 2000

The Legendary Big Bands Series 2000

Member of

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

Awards

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Historic 78 rpm records

CHEROKEE CANYON TEX BENEKE AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Tex Beneke · Story · Charles · 1947 archive.org ↗
ST. LOUIS BLUES MARCH TEX BENEKE AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Handy · Gray · 1947 archive.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tex Beneke play?

Tex Beneke is known for playing saxophone and voice.

When and where was Tex Beneke born?

Tex Beneke was born 12 February 1914 in Fort Worth.

What are Tex Beneke's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Live Concert - Music Made Famous by Glenn Miller (1961), Christmas Serenade in the Glenn Miller Style (1965), Tex Beneke and his "Music In The Miller Mood" (2000) and The Legendary Big Bands Series (2000).

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