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Also known as Harry Freidman, Harry Friedman, Harry Friedland, Harry Freedlin

American orchestra leader

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Gender
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Origin
United States
Active from
1943-06-09
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Blue Barron (November 19, 1913 – July 16, 2005), born Harry Freidman, was an American orchestra leader in the 1940s and early 1950s during the "Big Band" era. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at Ohio State University before going into show business. He adopted the stage name Blue Barron and by 1940 had created his own orchestra. His band's more subdued tone was referred to as "Sweet" music to distinguish it from the "Swing" bands of the era. At first, Barron's orchestra played in the New York

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human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Cleveland
Place of death
Baltimore
Occupation
conductor
Conflict
World War II
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date of death
2005-07-16
date of birth
1913-11-19
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