Bill Holman (musician)
Bill Holman | |
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Holman with Stan Kenton in 1961 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Willis Leonard Holman May 21, 1927 Olive, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2024 (aged 96) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Traditional pop, jazz, big band |
| Occupations | Composer, orchestrator, arranger, bandleader |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1951–2024 |
| Labels | Capitol, Coral, Andex, HiFi, JVC |
Spouse | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1944–1946 |
Willis Leonard Holman (May 21, 1927 – May 6, 2024) was an American composer, arranger, conductor, saxophonist, and songwriter working in jazz and traditional pop. His career spanned over seven decades, starting with the Charlie Barnet orchestra in 1950.