Bill Reinhardt | |
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 Bill Reinhardt at Flaming Sally's 1977 | |
| Born | William Julius Theodore Reinhardt September 21, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | January 23, 2001 (aged 92) San Diego, California, United States |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Sato (June, 1942 – December, 1992; her death) Patricia Hughes (m. Sep. 23, 1994) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Dixieland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, nightclub owner and manager, insurance salesman |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French horn |
| Years active | 1926-1981 |
| Labels | Jazz, Ltd.; Atlantic |
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William (Bill) Julius Theodore Reinhardt (September 21, 1908 – January 23, 2001) was an American clarinetist, bandleader and the owner of Jazz, Ltd.—the first Jazz club run by a musician in Chicago[1] and one of the longest running Dixieland jazz clubs in the country.[2][3][4] He also played tenor saxophone, French horn and sang. Unlike many of the famous jazz musicians that Bill employed in his band, he did not seek fame; he was content with the great success of his nightclub. However, by the 1960s his band did appear on two TV programs.[5][6]
- ^ Rotzoll 2001, p. 71.
- ^ Reinhardt 1948, p. 17.
- ^ Reinhardt 1955.
- ^ Leonard 1949.
- ^ Green 1965, p. 14D.
- ^ Choice 1969.