Bill Holman | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Willis Leonard Holman |
| Born | May 21, 1927 Olive, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2024 (aged 96) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Traditional pop, jazz, big band |
| Occupations | Composer, orchestrator, arranger, bandleader |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1951–2024 |
| Labels | Capitol, Coral, Andex, HiFi, JVC |
| Spouse | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Willis Leonard Holman (May 21, 1927 – May 6, 2024) was an American composer, arranger, conductor, saxophonist, and songwriter working in jazz and traditional pop.[1] His career spanned over seven decades, starting with the Charlie Barnet orchestra in 1950.
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