Sy Oliver(1910-1988)
- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Born into a musical family, Sy Oliver was an arranger, composer,
trumpet player and occasional vocalist. He worked for the Jimmie
Lunceford band from 1933-39, and is credited with creating that band's
distinct sound. From 1939-42 he worked for Tommy Dorsey's band. He is
considered to be one of the main contributors to the sound of "swing"
in the late 1930s and 1940s.
trumpet player and occasional vocalist. He worked for the Jimmie
Lunceford band from 1933-39, and is credited with creating that band's
distinct sound. From 1939-42 he worked for Tommy Dorsey's band. He is
considered to be one of the main contributors to the sound of "swing"
in the late 1930s and 1940s.