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Will Bradley

Will Bradley

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Born July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jersey, USA

Died July 18, 1989

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Trombonist, composer and bandleader who notably composed Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar, a boogie-woogie hit for The Andrews Sisters. He worked in various jazz bands from the late 1920's. Formed his own 16-piece orchestra in 1939 with the drummer Ray McKinley. Only seven months later (due significantly to the efforts of Willard Alexander of the William Morris Agency) the band performed at the Famous Door, one of New York's top spots on 52nd Street. Other engagements followed at New York's Paramount Theatre and then the Biltmore Hotel.

The Bradley/McKinley Orchestra specialized in boogie-woogie numbers, usually arranged by Leonard Whitney. Other personnel included at various times, Nick Caiazza, Mahlon Clark, Peanuts Hucko, Pete Candoli, Shorty Rogers and Shelly Manne. The two co-leaders eventually clashed and the band split up in 1942, with McKinley forming his own orchestra and Bradley joining the army. In addition to his work with jazz and swing, Bradley also composed for symphony and chamber orchestras.

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Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein Poster

Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein Documentary2007Self

The Subject Is Jazz TV Series1958Self

Adventures in Jazz Poster

Adventures in Jazz TV Series1949Self

Floor Show TV Series1949Self

Basin Street Boogie Poster

Basin Street Boogie Short Film1942Self

The Big Broadcast of 1936 Poster

The Big Broadcast of 1936 Feature Film1935Band Member: Trombone

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