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The best description is Swing, a mixture of pop and jazz. However many of his recordings with the civilian band can equally well be categorized as pop tunes.
He ranged wider on broadcasts, performing blues-oriented songs such as Harlem Chapel Bells and Daisy Mae, along with some "purer" jazz pieces. Miller knew that pop tunes sold best, though, so he rarely recorded these more adventurous titles.
The Army Air Force Orchestra (1943-44) had a much broader repertoire, given its much larger size including 21 strings. Again, many of the songs were pop tunes intended to help boost morale of servicemen overseas, but the band also did a lot of large-orchestra jazz (920 Special, Enlisted Mens' Mess), small group jazz (look for Mel Powell's Uptown Hall Gang) and even light classical pieces such as Dvorak's Largo and short compositions by Ravel.
Glenn Miller played big band jazz in the swing era (the 1940's). So his style can be considered "swing" or "big band" jazz.
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∙ 14y agoInstrumentation varied over time, but the "classic" civilian band consisted of:
4 trombones + Miller himself
4 trumpets
5 reeds
drums
piano
bass
The AAF Band was composed of a larger incarnation of the civilian band, with one more piece in each of the wind sections along with:
14 or 15 violins
4 violas
2 cellos
French horn
In addition to the piano it also featured a celesta, and the rhythm section included a full complement of symphonic instruments such as a kettle drum
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∙ 12y agoA full discography lists well over a thousand songs. Just a few of the most well-known include
Civilian band:Moonlight Serenade (the band's theme)In the Mood
String of Pearls
At Last
Sun Valley Jump
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Little Brown Jug
Serenade in Blue
Caribbean Clipper
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
I Know Why
Runnin' Wild
Sunrise Serenade
Bugle Call Rag
Slumber Song
It's a Blue World
Stairway to the Stars
Anvil Chorus
American Patrol
Army Air Force BandMany of the more popular civilian band hits, including In the Mood, Caribbean Clipper, String of Pearls, etc.Tail-End Charlie
Now I Know
Jeep Jockey Jump
Poinciana
Stormy Weather
Snafu Jump
Enlisted Men's Mess
Long Ago and Far Away
Pearls on Velvet
My Ideal
Everybody Loves My Baby
Holiday for Strings
My Heart Tells Me
Stardust
In The Gloaming
7-0-5
Speak Low
What today would be called covers of other bands' hits:
9:20 Special (Count Basie)
Music Makers (Harry James)
Begin the Beguine (Artie Shaw)
Stealin' Apples (Benny Goodman)
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∙ 12y agoGlenn Miller played the Trombone as well as being a bandleader - you could call him a conductor as well
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∙ 12y agoToday he's probably playing a heavenly harp in addition to his trombone. Miller died in 1944.
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∙ 10y agoBefore forming his own band he a member of orchestras led by Boyd Senter, the Dorsey Brothers, Gil Rodin, Ben Pollack, Red Nichols, and Ray Noble.
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Did Glenn Miller Orchestra ever play Australia?
no
What are the release dates for Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra - 1947?
The cast of Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Band - 1947 includes: Tex Beneke as Himself - Leader of Glenn Miller Band The Crew Chiefs as Band Singers The Glenn Miller Orchestra as Themselves Lillian Lane as Band Singer Arthur Malvin as Band Singer Robert Nichols as Band Singer
What what the name of the band of glenn miller?
Most big bands were named for their leaders so his was simply "The Glenn Miller Orchestra".
Who was the orchestra leader who died at 40 in the 1940's?
Glenn Miller
What is the value of glenn miller orchestra records in good condition?
Depends on what record.
When was Glenn Miller Orchestra created?
Glenn Miller Orchestra was created in 1937.
Did Glenn Miller Orchestra ever play Australia?
no
What are the release dates for Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra - 1947?
The cast of Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Band - 1947 includes: Tex Beneke as Himself - Leader of Glenn Miller Band The Crew Chiefs as Band Singers The Glenn Miller Orchestra as Themselves Lillian Lane as Band Singer Arthur Malvin as Band Singer Robert Nichols as Band Singer
What what the name of the band of glenn miller?
Most big bands were named for their leaders so his was simply "The Glenn Miller Orchestra".
What movie and television projects has The Glenn Miller Orchestra been in?
The Glenn Miller Orchestra has: Played Gene Morrison Orchestra in "Orchestra Wives" in 1942. Played Themselves in "Upbeat in Music" in 1943. Played Themselves in "Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra" in 1947. Played Themselves in "Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Band" in 1947. Played Themselves in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played Themselves in "The Big Record" in 1957. Played Themselves in "The Jackie Gleason Show" in 1966. Played Themselves in "Happy Days" in 1970.
Who was the orchestra leader who died at 40 in the 1940's?
Glenn Miller
What is the value of glenn miller orchestra records in good condition?
Depends on what record.
What four year span did Glenn Miller's orchestra experience success?
Glenn Miller's orchestra started to attract notice in late 1938 and existed until September, 1942 when he disbanded it to enter the Army Air Forces.
What was Glenn Miller's?
glenn miller orchestra band, a big band and swing band from the 1940's. An amazing band and i really think you should listen to it sometime.
Where can you find an accurate Chronological Discography of Glenn Miller Band Recordings?
The single best discography is considered to be Moonlight Serenade, A Bio-Discography of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, by John Flower.
Did glenn miller play in Tollcross Park Glasgow?
Elderly Tollcross residents maintain that the Glenn Miller Orchestra gave a summer performance in the Winter Gardens in Tollcross Park during WW2.
What is a group of woodwind brass and percussion only?
A jazz orchestra perhaps. The Glenn Miller Orchestra certainly fills the bill, but also adds vocals and at times piano.
