bandleader
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Morton’s legacy as a composer and bandleader is primarily based on the “Red Hot Peppers” sessions of 1926-30 made for Victor Records, which have long been acknowledged as fundamental jazz masterpieces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Such a résumé can overshadow his distinction as a bandleader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Connecticut festival Westville Music Bowl on Wednesday published a statement from the composer-singer-multi-instrumentalist and former “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” bandleader announcing that he has canceled “a portion of my upcoming performance dates.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
A pianist and guitarist, he emerged as a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and jazz bandleader.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
She looked at me as if we were onstage, and she was the bandleader, giving me my cue.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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