Larry Clinton

Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was an American musician, best known as a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger.

His jazz and pop standards were "The Dipsy Doodle" (1937), "My Reverie" (1938), and "Heart and Soul" (1938). He also composed "Satan Takes a Holiday", "Midnight in the Madhouse", and "Calypso Melody".

Biography Clinton was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. This was one of his last jobs as a bandleader; he quit the music business upon the outbreak of World War II, and joined the United States Army Air Forces. The single reached #25 on Music Vendor, #33 on Cash Box, and #42 on Billboard. Clinton remained active in the music business, often leading a studio band for pop singers until 1961.

Radio In 1938, Clinton had his own program, The Larry Clinton Show on NBC.

Death Clinton died in 1985 in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 75.