Larry Elgart

Larry Elgart
Portrait of Larry Elgart.
Background information
Birth nameLawrence Joseph Elgart
Born(1922-03-20)March 20, 1922
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 2017(2017-08-29) (aged 95)
Longboat Key, Florida, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
InstrumentAlto saxophone

Lawrence Joseph Elgart (March 20, 1922 August 29, 2017) was an American jazz bandleader. With his brother Les, he recorded "Bandstand Boogie", the theme to the long-running dance show American Bandstand.