Hal Kemp
James Hal Kemp, known professionally as Hal Kemp, was born on March 27, 1904, in
Marion, Alabama. He led his first jazz group, the Carolina Club Orchestra, while
studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1927, Kemp
formed his own orchestra, which later signed with Brunswick Records. During the
Great Depression, Kemp shifted his band's style to a dance-oriented sound.
Kemp's band was highly popular in the 1930s, appearing regularly on radio shows.
Notable songs include "Got A Date With An Angel" and Heart Of Stone". He also
had Number 1 hits with "There's a S...
I Concentrate on YouHal Kemp and Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
Talkin' to My Heart: 1934 - 1940
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Mood IndigoHal Kemp and Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
Talkin' to My Heart: 1934 - 1940
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I've Got You Under My SkinHal Kemp, Skinnay Ennis and Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
The Best of Hal Kemp and His Orchestra
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With Plenty of Money and YouHal Kemp
The Best of Hal Kemp and His Orchestra
There's a Small HotelHal Kemp and Hal Kemp & His Orchestra
The Best of Hal Kemp and His Orchestra
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Shuffle Off To BuffaloHal Kemp and Skinnay Ennis
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