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...
I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouBobby Hackett and Bobby Sherwood & His Orchestra
At The Jazz Band Ball
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I Want to Be HappyBobby Hackett
Bobby Hackett Et Son Orchestre: 1943-1947
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That Old Gang of MineBobby Hackett
At The Jazz Band Ball
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Basin Street BluesBobby Hackett and Jack Teagarden
Great Swing Jam Sessions 1938-39
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Bill BaileyBobby Hackett and Louis Armstrong
Bobby Hackett Sextet & Quintet
But Not for MeBobby Hackett
Bobby Hackett Et Son Orchestre: 1943-1947
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