b. 1906, USA, d. August 1974. King initially chose classical music as his profession, being the son of a renowned concert pianist. However, early in the 30s he found the allure of popular big band dance music irresistible, and formed his own group in New York City, New York, USA. His musicians included Jack Diamond, George Tudor, Joseph Sudy, Leo Arends, John Porpora, Neil De Luca, Jules Losch, Sidney Sudy, William Weems, Al Wallack, Phil Hart, Tubby Mertz, Vince Raff, Tom Enos, Eddie Bergman, Bobby Yacoubian, Johnny Paliso, Russ Michaels, Henry Jaworski, Charlie Enright, Haro...