Fred Rich
Freddie Rich | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frederic Efrem Rich |
| Born | January 31, 1898 Warsaw, Poland |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 1956 (aged 58) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, music director |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1920s–1950s |
| Labels | Okeh, Columbia, Paramount, Camden, Vocalion |
Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956) was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s. Among the musicians in his band were the Dorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Bunny Berigan, and Benny Goodman. In the early 1930s, Elmer Feldkamp was one of his vocalists.