Herbie Fields
American jazz musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herbie Fields (Herbert Bernfeld, May 24, 1919 – September 17, 1958) was an American jazz musician.[1] He attended New York's famed Juilliard School of Music (1936–38) and served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1943.
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Herbie Fields | |
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Born | (1919-05-24)May 24, 1919 |
Origin | Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 1958(1958-09-17) (aged 39) |
Genres | Big Band, Jazz, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Band leader |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, Clarinet |
Years active | 1940s-1958 |
Labels | Fraternity, Parrot, RCA Victor, Savoy, Signature |
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