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...
Bill BaileyBobby Hackett and Louis Armstrong
Bobby Hackett Sextet & Quintet
Ja-DaBarney Bigard and Bobby Hackett
At The Jazz Band Ball
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I've Got a Crush on YouLee Wiley and Bobby Hackett
Night In Manhattan
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You Do Something to MeBobby Hackett
Butterfly Airs
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Basin Street BluesBobby Hackett and Jack Teagarden
Great Swing Jam Sessions 1938-39
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Embraceable YouBobby Hackett and Bobby Sherwood & His Orchestra
Body and Soul
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