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Artie Shaw: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Arthur Jacob Arshawsky
Born May 23, 1910 • New York City • New York
Died December 30, 2004 (aged 94) • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award
Movement / Style big-band jazz
Notable Family Members spouse Ava Gardner • spouse Lana Turner

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Bandleader Artie Shaw
Playing clarinet
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