Les Hite (February 13, 1903 in DuQuoin, Illinois – February 6, 1962 in Santa Monica, California )
Jazz Bandleader and Saxophonist, Les Hite, played in Bands during the 1920's and was a Bandleader beginning in the 1930's. His Sideman work included stints with Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and others. His Band, Sebastian's Cotton Club Orchestra included Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, T-Bone Walker and many more. He rarely recorded and only a few pieces are available. He died in 1962; thanks for your contribution Mr. Hite, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Board meeting (1941)
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Hite
| Background information | |
|---|---|
Name: Les Hite
Born: Feb 13, 1903
Died: Feb 6, 1962
Origin: Duquoin, Illinois, US
| |
No comments:
Post a Comment