Bobby Hackett
Robert Leo Hackett, born on January 31, 1915, in Providence, Rhode Island, was
an American jazz trumpeter known for his versatility across swing music,
Dixieland jazz, and mood music. Inspired by Louis Armstrong, he learned the
cornet and trumpet after quitting school at 14 to play guitar and violin in
local bands. Hackett's career began with local bands before moving to New York
City in 1937, where he played with Joe Marsala. In 1938, Benny Goodman hired him
to recreate Bix Beiderbecke’s solo of "I'm Coming Virginia" at Carnegie Hall. He
joined Horace Heidt's band and then Glenn...
That Old Gang of MineBobby Hackett
At The Jazz Band Ball
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Tiger RagBobby Hackett and Original Dixieland Jazz Band
V-Disc Parties 1943-48
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I've Got a Crush on YouLee Wiley, Bobby Hackett, Joe Bushkin and Joe Bushkin & His Swinging Strings
Night In Manhattan
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You're My ThrillBobby Hackett
This Is My Bag
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Body and SoulFrank Sinatra and Bobby Hackett
My Funny Valentine
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I've Got a Crush on You
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Hackett and Glenn GouldBeethoven: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 & Bach: Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
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