 Buddy Arnold performing in LA in 1994 Image by DialdNotes, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Buddy ArnoldBuddy Arnold Buddy Arnold American jazz saxophonist (1926–2003) Arnold Buddy Grishaver (April 30, 1926 – November 9, 2003), known professionally as Buddy Arnold, was an American jazz saxophonist. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Buddy Arnold Background information Born Arnold Buddy Grishaver (1926-04-30)April 30, 1926 Bronx, New York Died November 9, 2003(2003-11-09) (aged 77) New York Genres Swing, jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Saxophone, clarinet, flute Formerly of Joe Marsala, Stan Kenton Close Career Arnold took up the sax at age nine and turned pro while still in his teens. At 16 years old, Arnold performed at the Apollo Theater with the Georgie Auld Orchestra with singer Billy Eckstine. At age 18 he joined the Army and led an Army Dance… (Source: Wikipedia)
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