Masters, Frankie
(1904–1990)
Masters, Frankie (4 Oct 1904–13 Feb 1990) American Big Band leader, born in St. Mary’s, West Virginia. He attended Indiana University and played in a dance orchestra there, then moved to Chicago and worked in various theaters. He attracted attention in the later 1930s and had a radio show in 1937. His orchestra was of the sweet variety, in demand for hotel and ballroom engagements. He co-composed the hit song Scatterbrain in 1939 (Vocalion #4915). David Rose became the band’s arranger in the…