The Glenn Miller orchestra recorded "Moonlight Serenade" in 1939 as the B side of a 78 rpm on the RCA Bluebird label. Andrea Modica At 1:45 p.m. on December 15, 1944, an overcast Friday afternoon at ...

During the big band era of the mid-twentieth century, bands and bandleaders were readily known by their theme songs. Audiences knew at once who they were listening to on network radio broadcasts. As ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Glenn Miller was the sound of his generation. With his trombone and Big Band Sound, he made memories for millions with songs like “In the Mood”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000″ and ” ...

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brought the audience to its feet Friday night when they played the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” to a packed UTC Fine Arts Center auditorium. The two-hour concert ...

LAKELAND — From 1939 to 1942, recordings and live performances of trombonist, arranger and composer Glenn Miller's songs were hits around the United States and beyond; he was the best-selling ...

All About Jazz is celebrating Glenn Miller's birthday today! Shortly after the beginning of the 20th century, in a small rural Southwestern Iowa town, a boy was born to Elmer and Mattie Lou Miller.

The world tragically lost Glenn Miller when his plane disappeared during World War II. But the unique sound of his band lives on, and is somehow ageless. It has a smoothness and sweetness – like a ...