Abraham Most, also known as Abe Most, was born on February 27, 1920, in New York City, and was a swing clarinetist, alto saxophonist, and flutist. He began his career in 1939 as a member of Les Brown's big band. After serving three years in the US Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945, he joined Tommy Dorsey's big band. He released several albums, including Mister Clarinet (1955) and Swing Low Sweet Clarinet (1984). He was a studio musician for seven decades, contributing to albums by Earth, Wind & Fire, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and others. His work can also be heard on the soundtrack of the film How to Marry a Millionaire. He passed away on October 10, 2002.
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