Freddy Martin

Swing-era bandleader Freddy Martin was born in Cleveland, OH on December 6, 1909; a one-time drummer and C-melody saxophonist, his primary instrument was the tenor sax, and he formed his first band while attending high school. According to the Big Bands Database (http://209.63.231.35/), after graduation Martin accepted a job with a musical instrument company, and when the Guy Lombardo Orchestra ...more