Jazz Greats: Sy Oliver

Melvin James "Sy" Oliver (Dec. 17, 1910 – May 28, 1988)

Jazz Trumpeter, Singer, Composer, Arranger and Bandleader, Sy Oliver, was involved in the composition and arrangement of major pieces during the Big Band era and was also a musical director for Decca Records. He was a noted Trumpeter and a force behind Ella Fitzgerald and a well received Frank Sinatra Album. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: For dancers only (Jimmie Lunceford), House party (Sy Oliver and his Orchestra) and Yes indeed (Tommy Dorsey)

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sy_Oliver

Background information
Birth name	Melvin James Oliver
Born	December 17, 1910 Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Died	May 28, 1988 (aged 77)
Genres	Bandleader, conductor
Years active	1930s - 1980s
Labels	Decca, Columbia, Capitol
Associated acts	Bill Kenny, Frank Sinatra, Jimmie Lunceford