Wilbur Schwartz

Wilbur Schwartz

Wilbur Schwartz (New Jersey, March 17, 1918 – August 3 1990 in Los Angeles) was a clarinetist and alto saxophonist best remembered today for his work with Glenn Miller.

Schwartz joined Miller in 1937, remaining with his orchestra until 1942. He was featured on all the ballad numbers. With the addition of Schwartz’s characteristic tone in the Miller reed section, the sound of the Miller band became one that none of the imitators could ever reproduce. Prior to joining Miller, Schwartz had played with the New York City-based Julie Wintz’s band.

In the late 50s and early 60s, he appeared as a session musician on a number of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra albums, and as a clarintist of Nelson Riddle orchestra.

Wilbur Schwartz in the movies

Wilbur Schwartz appeared in four movies between 1936 and 1962: "Love And Sacrifice" (1936)?, "Sun Valley Serenade" (1941), "Orchestra Wives" (1942) and "A Symposium On Popular Music" (1962).


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