ABOUT
Larry Elgart (March 20, 1922 - August 29, 2017) was a highly acclaimed and veteran jazz bandleader and alto saxophonist who, along with his brother, Les Elgart, became famous beginning in the 1940s. As a recording artist, he is best known for the Top 40 smash instrumental, "Hooked On Swing" (1982), a medley of "In The Mood," "Cherokee," and other swing jazz standards. With brother Les, he recorded "Bandstand Boogie," the theme to Dick Clark's "American Bandstand."
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Hooked On Swing (1982)
Pop charts debut year: 1982
Years active: ca. 1940s - 2000s
Genres: Jazz
Labels: RCA Victor, RCA
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Larry Elgart And His Manhattan Swing Orchestra
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Larry Elgart And His Manhattan Swing Orchestra
