Jimmy Mundy

Jimmy Mundy
Born: Jun 28, 1907 in Cincinnati, OH
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Died: Apr 24, 1983 in New York, NY
Styles: Swing
Biography: One of the finer arrangers of the swing era, Jimmy Mundy never became a big name to the general public, but musicians of the era certainly knew who he was. He played tenor in various local bands and when he was hired by Earl Hines in 1932, he originally played in the orchestra. However, it was his charts ...Read full biography
Fiesta in Brass
Released: 2002
Label: Golden Era
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Jimmy Mundy was one of the top arrangers of the swing era, contributing music to the bands of Earl Hines, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Gene Krupa, and others. He led a short-lived big band in 1939 and, ...Read full review
On a Mundy Flight
Released: 1958
Label: Epic
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More Jimmy Mundy albums: Main Albums (2), Compilations (1)
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