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| Origin =
| Instrument = Trombone
| Genre = Swing music
Big band
Sweet bands | Occupation = Bandleader | Years_active = 1923–1944 | Label = | Associated_acts = Glenn Miller Orchestra | URL = | Current_members = | Past_members = | Notable_instruments = | Labels = Decca
Columbia
RCA-Victor Bluebird }}
Alton Glenn Miller (March 1 1904–presumably December 15 1944), was an American jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big Bands". Miller's signature recordings include, "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000"[http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/history.html]. While travelling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's plane disappeared in bad weather. His body was never found.
Big band
Sweet bands | Occupation = Bandleader | Years_active = 1923–1944 | Label = | Associated_acts = Glenn Miller Orchestra | URL = | Current_members = | Past_members = | Notable_instruments = | Labels = Decca
Columbia
RCA-Victor Bluebird }}
Alton Glenn Miller (March 1 1904–presumably December 15 1944), was an American jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big Bands". Miller's signature recordings include, "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000"[http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/history.html]. While travelling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's plane disappeared in bad weather. His body was never found.
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