Skip Martin

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American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and music arranger.

For Kool & The Gang & Dazz Band lead vocalist/trumpeter, use Skip Martin

Born May 14, 1916 in Robinson, Illinois, USA.
Died February 12, 1976, Los Angeles, California, USA.

At the age of seventeen, Martin played clarinet in the Indianapolis Symphony. With a strong love of jazz, he headed to the west coast. Skip played sax with Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Barnett. His first arranging jobs were for Count Basie. After an NBC staff berth in New York, Skip moved to Hollywood where he worked on several films and TV shows.

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Bad Guys

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People Get Ready

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The Madam Swings It

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Hammer Blow

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Riff Blues (Theme)

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American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and music arranger.For Kool & The Gang & Dazz Band lead vocalist/trumpeter, use Skip MartinBorn May 14, 1916 in Robinson, Illinois, USA.Died February 12, 1976, Los Angeles, California, USA.At the age of sevente... Read the full biography on this page.

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