Artie Shaw

Quick Facts

Full Name	Artie Shaw
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	May 23, 1910(1910-05-23)
Age	114
Date Of Death	December 30, 2004, Thousand Oaks, CA
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Taurus

Artie Shaw Biography

Artie Shaw is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on May 23, 1910 in New York, United States. One of the most influential jazz clarinetists from the past. He was the pioneer of Third Stream and even veered into bebop prior to his retirement.

His band recorded He signed Billie Holiday with his band. with his group.

He was the father of a dressmaker as well as a photographer. He was married eight times, which included with His father was a dressmaker and photographer. He was married eight times, including to Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. He had two sons, Jonathan and Steven. and Ava Gardner. The couple had twins: Jonathan as well as Steven.

Artie Shaw Net Worth

Artie Shaw is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Artie Shaw 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The first instrument he played was the saxophone. it was clarinet when he left home at the age of 16 to travel with a band.

The band and he were the first to popularize He and his big band popularized Cole Porter‘s ‘Begin the Beguine’ with a legendary and influential recording of the piece in 1938.’s “Begin the Beguine’ by making an iconic and influential recording of the song in 1938.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Artie Shaw Dating?

According to our records, Artie Shaw married to Evelyn Keyes. As of December 1, 2023, Artie Shaw’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Artie Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Artie Shaw celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.

What was Artie Shaw famous for?

Artie Shaw, byname of Arthur Jacob Arshawsky, (born May 23, 1910, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 30, 2004, Newbury Park, California), American clarinetist and popular bandleader of the 1930s and ’40s. He was one of the few outstanding jazz musicians whose commitment to jazz was uncertain.

How good was Artie Shaw?

Arthur Arshawsky, known publicly and professionally as Artie Shaw, was clearly one of the greatest clarinetists of the 20th century. He was also an excellent jazz improviser, but his improvisations always seem to stop just short of his technical prowess on the instrument.

What happened to Artie Shaw?

In his later years, Shaw lived and wrote in the Newbury Park section of Thousand Oaks, California. He died on December 30, 2004 , aged 94.

Why did Artie Shaw disband his orchestra?

Still, Shaw’s orchestra became the most popular band in America and he sold millions of records. But the bandleader wasn’t interested in commercial success, and said he got tired of “playing the same bloody pieces” over and over again. Once again, Shaw disbanded his group, and this time headed for Mexico.

What did the bandleader Artie Shaw do that was so significant?

Clarinetist and bandleader. Artie Shaw’s “ innovations, musical depth, and swinging style placed him firmly in the pantheon of 20th century big band and jazz musicians,” according to Claudia Luther in the Los Angeles Times. He was a brilliant clarinetist and one of the famous bandleaders of the World War II era.