Moe Purtill

Moe Purtill
Best-known as Glenn Miller's drummer, Moe Purtill was a solid accompanist, although he tended to be a bit bombastic during his solo features with Miller. He started off freelancing in New York before having a stint with Red Norvo and Mildred Bailey from 1936-37. Purtill was in Miller's first unsuccessful orchestra (1937), played with Tommy Dorsey (1938-39) and then was with Miller during his civilian band's glory years (1939-42), appearing on virtually all of Miller's hit records. He played...
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Various Artists Girls Singers Of The Big Swing Bands / Various
Girls Singers Of The Big Swing Bands / Various - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Drums
Song List: Goody Goody, I'll Never Tell You I Love You, Gone with the ...
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Various Artists Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955
Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Drums
Song List: Listen to Songs by Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 Sweet Georgia Brown, Sugar Foot Stomp, Birmingham Breakdown
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