Bob Florence was a meaningful arranger, composer and pianist whose big bands were on par with the best of them in the late 1950s and beyond. Unfortunately, he didn't have a high enough profile for household recognition. Nevertheless, Florence's charts had the kick of a mule and plenty of swing. [Photo above of Bob Florence]
On June 15, 2008, a month afte…
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