1934 in jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1934. Events Louis Armstrong is in Europe, recording with French Polydor. Trumpeter Rex Stewart joins the Duke Ellington Band. Standards Deaths February 27 – Gene Rodemich, pianist and orchestra leader (born 1890). September 2 Alcide Nunez, United States jazz clarinetist (born 1884). Russ Columbo, American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" (born 1908). Unknown date Eddie Anthony, American country blues and jazz musician. He played the violin (born 1890). Jack Carey, trombonist, the leader of the Crescent City Orchestra (born 1889). Births January 5 – Phil Ramone, South African-American record producer, violinist, and composer (died 2013). 8 – Georg Riedel, Swedish upright bassist. 10 Joe Licari, American clarinetist. Sheila Tracy, British broadcaster, writer, trombonist, and singer (died 2014). 11 – Egil "Bop" Johansen, Norwegian-Swedish drummer (died 1998). 17 – Cedar Walton, American pianist (died 2013). 21 – Eva Olmerová, Czech singer (died 1993). February 4 – Wade Legge, American pianist and bassist (died 1963). 7 – King Curtis, American saxophonist (died 1971). 8 – Art Porter Sr., American pianist (died 1993). 14 – Merl Saunders, American