Artie shaw biography

Artie Shaw (May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an Americanmusician. He is considered to be one of the best jazz musicians of his time. He was a jazz clarinet player, composer, and bandleader.

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He also wrote both fiction and non-fiction writings.

Early life

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He was born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky in New York, New York. He began learning the saxophone when he was 15. By age 16 he began to tour with a band.

He returned to New York City and became a session musician. During the Swing Era, his big bands were very popular with hits like "Begin the Beguine" and "Stardust".^[1]

During the War

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During World War II he joined the U.S.

Navy.

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He served in the Pacific theater as the leader of a service band (similar to Glenn Miller's wartime band in Europe).

Political problems

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In 1953, Shaw was brought up before the House Un-American Activities Committee for his leftist activities.

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