Larry Clinton, born August 17, 1909, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American
musician known for his versatility as a trumpeter and later as a prominent
bandleader and arranger. He began his career playing multiple instruments and
became a prolific orchestrator for notable dance bands. Clinton's first
significant breakthrough came in 1937 when he started leading his own band,
recording hits like "The Dipsy Doodle" and "My Reverie", which reached Number 1
on the Billboard Disc Buying Guide in 1938. His repertoire included pop
standards and ambitious instrumental pieces. During World...