Sy Oliver(1910-1988)
- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Born into a musical family, Sy Oliver was an arranger, composer,
trumpet player and occasional vocalist. He worked for the Jimmie
Lunceford band from 1933-39, and is credited with creating that band's
distinct sound. From 1939-42 he worked for Tommy Dorsey's band. He is
considered to be one of the main contributors to the sound of "swing"
in the late 1930s and 1940s.
