Bobby Byrne (musician)

Bobby Byrne
Byrne in 1946
Background information
Born
Robert Byrne

(1918-05-13)May 13, 1918
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 2006(2006-11-25) (aged 88)
Irvine, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, Big band
OccupationsBandleader, trombonist, arranger
InstrumentTrombone
Years active1930s–1960s
LabelsDecca, Cosmo Records, Top Rank Records, Command Records
Formerly ofThe Dorsey Brothers, Jimmy Dorsey, Steve Allen

Robert Byrne (/bɜːrn/; May 13, 1918 – November 25, 2006) was an American bandleader, trombonist, and music executive. His big band was well regarded. He flew aircraft in World War II, and later became a musical producer for television and albums credited to other artists.

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