Oscar Rabin

Oscar Rabin
Birth name	Oscar Rabinowitz
Born	26 April 1899
Died	20 June 1958 (aged 59)
Genres	Jazz, Dance band
Occupations	Bandleader, Musical Director, Musician
Instruments	Bass Saxophone, Violin
Years active	1914–1958
Associated acts	Oscar Rabin Band

Oscar Rabin (26 April 1899 – 20 June 1958) was a Latvian born English bandleader and musician. He was notable for being the musical director of the Oscar Rabin Band.

Of Jewish origin, He was born in Riga, Latvia and came to London, England as a child. A blind music teacher and violinist taught Rabin music in exchange for him acting as a guide. At 15 he became a professional musician, he then worked in theatre orchestras and attended the Guildhall School of Music.

His career was interrupted by service in World War I, then in 1922 he formed an ensemble with Harry Davis. He went on to form the Oscar Rabin Band (see main article) but was not the leader on stage as he preferred to play the bass saxophone.

He died in London aged 59.

Persondata
Name	Rabin, Oscar
Alternative names	Rabinowitz, Oscar
Short description	Bandleader, Musical Director, Musician
Date of birth	26 April 1899
Place of birth
Date of death	20 June 1958 (aged 59)
Place of death