Here is a list of July Birthdays of notable Big Band and Swing artists that we play right here on Swing City Radio. I also included the date the artist passed away for age purposes. If you feel that I missed someone, then send me an email through the website. View more Big Band related Birthday and Events on our Swing City Radio Station Calendar.
July 1
Alvino Rey (July 1, 1908 – February 24, 2004)
July 2
Jack Hylton (2 July 1892 – 29 January 1965)
July 3
Dick Robertson (3 July 1903 - 1979)
Jerry Gray (July 3, 1915 – August 10, 1976)
July 6
LaVerne Andrews (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967)
July 8
Billy Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993)
Louis Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975)
July 9
Cootie Williams (July 10, 1911 – September 15, 1985)
July 12
Will Bradley - (July 12, 1912 – July 15, 1989)
July 15
Howard Lanin (July 15, 1897 – April 26, 1991)
July 18
Deek Watson (18 July 1909– d. 4 November 1969)
July 24
Bob Eberly (July 24, 1916 – November 17, 1981)
July 26
Buddy Clark (July 26, 1912 – October 1, 1949)
July 29
Donald Redman (July 29, 1900 – November 30, 1964)
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