Fred Elizalde
Federico "Fred" Elizalde, born on December 12, 1907, in Manila, Philippines, was
a classical and jazz composer, conductor, and pianist. He began his musical
education at the Madrid Royal Conservatory, winning the first prize in piano at
age 14. In 1926, he formed the Quinquaginta Band, which significantly influenced
British jazz in the late 1920s. Elizalde composed works blending jazz and
classical elements, including "The Heart of a Nigger" (1927) and Bataclan
(1929). He also notably wrote the music for Pola Negri's final silent film The
Way of Lost Souls (1929). During World Wa...
If I Had YouAl Bowlly and Fred Elizalde
Johnny Dodds
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Tiger RagFred Elizalde
The Best of Fred Elizalde and His Anglo-American Band, 1928-1929
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If I Had YouFred Elizalde
The Best of Fred Elizalde and His Anglo-American Band, 1928-1929
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How Long Has This Been Going On?Fred Elizalde
The Best of Fred Elizalde and His Anglo-American Band, 1928-1929
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I Want to Be HappyFred Elizalde
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