Miller, Glenn

Glenn Miller Bandleader Clarinda, Iowa, March 1, 1904; English Channel, December 18, 1944. Miller joined Ben Pollack’s band in Chicago in 1926 and came to New York City with them. He became a studio musician and arranger. He was a fine trombonist but not an outstanding soloist. He played in pit bands on Broadway that were led by Red Nichols, Benny Goodman, and Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey. He organized Ray Noble’s first American band in 1935 and formed his own band in 1937. His second band, organized…