Jan Savitt
Jan Savitt (born Jacob Savetnick; September 4, 1907 – October 4, 1948), known as "The Stokowski of Swing", from having played violin in Leopold Stokowski's orchestra, was an American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist.
Jan Savitt | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jacob Savetnick |
| Born | September 4, 1907 Shumsk, Russian Empire |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | October 4, 1948 (aged 41) Sacramento, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, arranger, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Violin |
| Spouse(s) |
Barbara Ann Stillwell
(m. 1940) |
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