Hal kemp biography

Hal Kemp

American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger

Hal Kemp

Birth nameJames Hal Kemp
Born(1904-03-27)March 27, 1904
Marion, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1940(1940-12-21) (aged 36)
Madera, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, swing music, big band
Occupations
Instrument(s)Alto saxophone, clarinet
Years active1924–1940

Musical artist

James Hal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940)[1] was an American jazzalto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger.

Biography

Hal Kemp was born in Marion, Alabama. He formed his first band in high school, and by the age of 19 led a University of North Carolina band, the Carolina Club Orchestra. They sailed to England, where they made their first recordings in London, and on their return journey made the acquaintance of the Prince of Wales, who performed with them. As a result, the band was mentioned in US press reports, and on their return received several offers of contracts. In 1927, Kemp formed his own orchestra, which a

Person

Hal Kemp

Composer , Arranger , Saxophone , Clarinet , Voice

Life

Birth/native name:
James Hal Kemp

Born: 1904-03-27, United States

Died: 1940-12-21, United States

Information: Wikipedia

Hal Kemp

James Hal Kemp (March 27, 1904 – December 21, 1940) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 27, 1904 (Marion), Died December 21, 1940 (Madera)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, leader, clarinet, saxophone, vocalist, arranger, composer, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 252 records)

CompanyMatrix No.SizeFirst Recording DateTitlePrimary PerformerDescriptionRoleAudio
VictorPBS-05514210-in.10/30/1940The lady with red hairBob Allen ; Hal Kemp OrchestraJazz/dance band, with male vocal sololeader, instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone 
VictorPBS-05514310-in.10/30/1940The moon fell in the riverBob Allen ; Hal Kemp OrchestraJazz/dance band, with male vocal sololeader, instrumentalist, clarinet, saxophone 
VictorPBS-055144

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