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Dave Matthews

1911 – 1997

American musician

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About Dave Matthews

Lived 1911 – 1997 (aged 85–86). Dave Matthews was an American musician and saxophonist.

Dave Matthews (June 6, 1911 – 1997) was an American jazz saxophonist active principally in the swing era.

Early life and education Matthews was born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and raised in McAlester, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma and Chicago Musical College.

Career Matthews started out as an alto saxophonist with Ben Pollack in 1935, with Jimmy Dorsey from 1936 to 1937, with Benny Goodman from 1937 to 1939, Harry James from 1939 to 1941, and Hal McIntyre from 1941 to 1942. He then played tenor saxophone with Woody Herman (1942/43), Stan Kenton and Charlie Barnet (1944). He arranged for many of these groups, and continued working as an arranger in New York and California into the 1960s, with Duke Ellington among others. Occasionally he played with his own bands, including at Lake Tahoe in the 1970s.

He made recordings with the big bands of Bud Freeman, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Noone, Jack Teagarden, and Hot Lips Page.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1997
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David Matthews

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave Matthews?

American musician

When was Dave Matthews born?

Dave Matthews was born on 6 June 1911 in Chagrin Falls.

When did Dave Matthews die?

Dave Matthews died in 1997.

What was Dave Matthews's occupation?

Dave Matthews was a musician and saxophonist.

What nationality was Dave Matthews?

Dave Matthews was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Matthews

· Wikidata: Q15804751

· DBpedia: Dave Matthews (saxophonist)

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