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cago; similar posts Monogram Theaters 1908-11, later left for vaudeville career. Organized own band which served as stepping stone for many Negro artists; with decline of vaudeville operated theatrical agency for musical units and with own band became radio and recording attraction. A pioneer in jazz music (made first jazz clarinet recording) became city-wide attraction in music in this idiom, Chicago 1910. Recording company catalogs of 1914 list numbers of Sweatmans Original Jazz Band. Works: "Down Home Rag"; "Old Folks Rag"; "The Sweat 811168"; "Virginia Diggins"; "Battleship Kate"; "Boogie Rag ; "That's Got 'Em"; and others. Home: 371 W. 120 St., New York 27, N.Y.
Sweet, Milo Allison, composer, author; b. Wells, Minn., Nov. 20, 1899. ASCAP 1941. Educ: Wells High School, Univ. of S. Calif., College of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif.; voice, Harry Phillips, McPhail School oi Music, Minneapolis, Minnesota and with other vocal teachers in Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, Calif. World War 1, solo clarinetist U.S. Army Band. Organized dance band while still in High School. Toured before and after World War I with Concert Male Quartet in summer Chautauqua and Winter Lyceum work. Toured vaudeville while attending Univ. of S. Calif. In radio from 1930 to 1935. Songs: (college, patriotic, and Western): "Fight On" (U.S.C.); "Fight Vols Fight" (Tenn.); "Men of Duke"; "Minnesota March On"; "Let's Go Trojan" (U.S.C.); "Go You Bruins" (U.C.L.A.); "On to Victory" (Okla. A.&M.); "Oregon Battle Song"; "Fly Eagles Fly" (Boston); "Fight For Texas Christian"; "Fight For Ol' Missou"; "Go You Spartan:" (Mich. U.); "T.C.U. Victory Song"; "Go Mustangs Go"; "Fly Navy Fly"; "Stand By America Now"; "I'm Gonna |
Have a Cowboy Weddin'." Home: 3200 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles 5, Calif.
Swift, Kay, composer, pianist; b. New York, N.Y., April 19, 1907. ASCAP 1931. Of musical family. Educ.: Vel-tin School; Inst, of Musical Art. Began study of piano with Bertha Tapper, composition with Arthur E. Johnstone. Won faculty scholarship at inst.; continued studies in Boston, composition with Loeffler, piano with Gebhard. Taught piano while continuing studies of counterpoint and orchestration. Professional pianist, made several tours accompanying concert artists. Became interested in original composition through work as accompanist in New York theater. Two years staff composer Radio City Music Hall; wrote much special material for its stage productions. First magazine radio columnist, script writer for radio programs. Chairman of Music, New York World's Fair, Department of Entertainment and Events. Guest appearances as pianist with New York Philh. at Lewisohn Stadium. Wrote songs for Broadway productions: Fine and Dandy; The First Little Show; Garrick Gaieties; The Nine-Fifteen Revue; Parade. Works: Instrumental piano numbers, Alma Mater, ballet for full orchestra. Songs: "Can't We Be Friends"; "Sawing A Woman in Half; "Fine and Dandy"; "Can This Be Love"; "Up Among the Chimney Pots"; "Forever And A Day"; "A Moonlight Memory"; "Once You Find Your Guv"; "The Man With the Big Felt Hat"; "Sagebrush Lullaby"; "I Gotta Take Off My Hat to You." Home: 400 East 59 St., New York, N.Y.
Symes, Marty, author; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., April 30, 1904. ASCAP 1933. Educ.: Brooklyn public schools and Erasmus High School. Songs: "Darkness on the Delta"; "Sunday Down in |
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