James Monte Maloney (April 20, 1902 – March 7, 1962), known professionally as Jimmy Joy, was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, singer, and big band leader.[1] His claim to fame was his ability to play two clarinets at the same time.[2]
Recordings edit
His recordings with his orchestra included "The Yale Blues", the Bing Crosby composition "From Monday On", "I Got Worry", "Today is Today", "Can't You Understand", "Harmonica Harry", "If It Wasn't For the Moon", "Chilly Pom-Pom Pee", "Apple Blossoms and Chapel Bells", and "You're the First Thing I think of in the Morning". He reorded for Brunswick Records and Varsity Records.
References edit
- ^ Leo Walker (1978). The big band almanac. W. Ritchie Press. ISBN 978-0-378-01991-0. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ^ Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman (August 25, 2010). Madura's Danceland. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 69–. ISBN 978-0-7385-8426-3. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
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