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John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
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John Scott Trotter, also known as Uncle John, was an arranger, composer, and orchestra leader. He was best known for conducting the John Scott Trotter Orchestra, which backed singer and entertainer Bing Crosby on record and on his radio programs.

Tags: Bing Crosby · Vince Guaraldi · Peanuts · Charlotte, North Carolina · Classical Music · Big Band · University of North Carolina · Columbia Pictures · Pennies From Heaven · Jazz

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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
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Guy Lombardo was a bandleader and violinist. Forming The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success. They are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records.

Tags: Canadian-American · Bandleader · Violinist · Hydroplane Racer · Jazz · Big Band · Traditional Pop · Jack Benny · Looking for Mr. Goodbar · Lillibeth Glenn

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Dionne Warwick: It's Very Vital to My Existence

June 15, 2017 Friendship

Dionne Warwick is a 5-time Grammy Award winning legend. She is an American singer, actress, and television show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.

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Chuck McDermott: The Girl From St. Lucy Is My Mother — Photo Credit: Shefik

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November 3, 2019 Perseverance

Over the last 40 years, Chuck McDermott has left his musical mark on audiences on both coasts of the United States. Over the last few decades, he has devoted himself to energy and environmental policy issues, and working in government.

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M.C. El Bee: The Knowledge of Hip-Hop Needs to Be Restored — Photo Credit: Shefik

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December 27, 2017 Knowledge

Author Larry Boatright, also known as M.C. El Bee in the hip-hop community, talks about the birth and propagation of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s in his biography "A Gangsta'z Tale Hip-Hop in Da '70s: Invisible Legends of Hip-Hop".

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Neddy Smith: It Wasn't About Being a Mechanical Engineer — Photo Credit: Shefik

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September 1, 2019 Perseverance

Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases.

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Douglas Baldeo: We're Friends Because We Love Each Other

November 11, 2016 Friendship

Twelve-year-old Douglas Baldeo was a principal cast member of the award-winning Broadway Musical, "Kinky Boots". Following his run in "Kinky Boots", he was cast as a vacation swing for "Motown the Musical" on tour.

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