Lester Lanin
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Biography
Nathaniel Lester Lanin, born on August 26, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an American jazz and pop music bandleader. He began his career in the late 1920s, leading ensembles for wealthy clients. His breakthrough came in 1930 with a performance at Barbara Hutton's gala, which gained significant press attention. Lanin's popularity grew through the LP era, recording numerous albums on Epic Records, including Lester Lanin at the Tiffany Ball (1958). Notable releases included Twistin' in High Society! (1962). Lanin's music was a staple at high-society events, including White House inaugural balls from the Eisenhower to Carter administrations. He continued performing into the 1990s and died on October 27, 2004, at age 97. His orchestra, led by Spencer Bruno, went on to perform biennially at the International Debutante Ball following his death.
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- Blue Moon
- Charleston
- I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)
- Josephine
- The Twisting Saints
- St. Louis Blues
- Medley: Always True To You On My Fashion/ So In Love/ Too Darn Hot/ The Wang Wang Blues
- Mack The Knife
- 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
- Limehouse Blues
- Tea For Two
- Hawaiian War Chant/Aloha Oe
- Medley: If I Loved You/ June Is Bustin' Out All Over/ I Could Write A Book/Bewitched/Coimbra
- The Peanut Vendor
- In A Little Spanish Town ('Twas On A Night Like This)
- Twelfth Street Rag
- Medley: Some Enchanted Evening/Bloody Mary/ Honey Bun/ Younger Than Springtime/ I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
- Turkey In The Straw
- Die Schoenbrunner
- Carolina In The Morning/Carry Me Back To Ole Virginny
- Ballin' The Jack
- Medley: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes/I Won't Dance/Just In Time/In The Still Of The Night/Twelfth Street Rag
- In The Mood / Little Brown Jug
- Dancing At The Mardi Gras (Part 1)
