Earle Warren facts for kids
Earle Warren (born Earl Ronald Warren; July 1, 1914 – June 4, 1994) was a talented American saxophonist. He became famous for playing with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, joining them in 1937.
Early Life of Earle Warren
Earle Warren was born in Springfield, Ohio, on July 1, 1914. From a young age, he loved music. He started by playing instruments like the piano, banjo, and ukulele in his family's band. Later, he learned to play different types of saxophones, including the C-melody, tenor, and alto sax.
Earle Warren's Music Career
When Earle Warren became a professional musician in 1930, he added an "e" to his first name. He did this to make his name stand out from other jazz musicians named "Earl." In his early career, he traveled around the Midwest. He played with many different groups and even led his own bands.
A big moment in his career was joining the Count Basie Orchestra in 1937. He first played the baritone and alto saxophones. Later, he became the main alto sax player. He also sometimes played the clarinet and sang with the band until 1945.
After leaving Basie's band, Earle Warren led his own groups. He also sometimes played with Count Basie again. In 1957, he joined another famous musician, trumpeter Buck Clayton.
Earle Warren was featured in a 1972 movie called Born to Swing. This film was about musicians who used to play with Count Basie. From 1973, Warren often performed at the West End jazz club in New York City. He led his own band there, called The Countsmen.
He spent some time living in Switzerland. In 1992, he returned to his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. Earle Warren passed away there on June 4, 1994.
Earle Warren's Recordings
Earle Warren recorded music with many great artists. Here are some of his recordings:
With Count Basie
- The Original American Decca Recordings (GRP, 1937-39 [1992])
With Buck Clayton
- Copenhagen Concert (SteepleChase, 1959 [1979])
- One for Buck (Columbia, 1961)
With Milt Jackson
- Big Bags (Riverside, 1962)
With Jay McShann
- The Big Apple Bash (Atlantic, 1979)
With Buddy Tate
- Swinging Like Tate (Felsted, 1958)
With Teri Thornton
- Devil May Care (Riverside, 1961)
With Milt Buckner
- Send Me Softly (Capitol, 1957)
