About Les Hite
Lived 1903 – 1962 (aged 58). Les Hite was an American bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
Les Hite (February 13, 1903 – February 6, 1962) was an American jazz bandleader.
Life and career Born in DuQuoin, Illinois, United States, owned by Leon Hefflin Sr. on Labor Day, September 1, 1930. Hite rarely recorded, and for this reason much of the details of his life and work are poorly documented. The only sessions he did were 14 numbers recorded between 1940 and 1942.
Hite died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, a week before his 59th birthday, reportedly following a heart attack.
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Who was Les Hite?
American musician (1903–1962)
When was Les Hite born?
Les Hite was born on 13 February 1903 in Du Quoin.
When did Les Hite die?
Les Hite died on 6 February 1962 in Santa Monica.
What was Les Hite's occupation?
Les Hite was a bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
What nationality was Les Hite?
Les Hite was American.
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