Abe Most

Abe Most (February 27, 1920 – October 10, 2002) was a swing clarinetist and alto saxophonist who is known for his performances and recordings of the works of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. 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 1942-1945, he became a member of Tommy Dorsey's big band.

Most made a few albums with smaller labels, including Superior (1946), Trend (1954), Annunciata (1978) and Camard (1984). His last two albums were Abe Most Live! (1994) and I Love You Much Too Much (2007). He was a studio musician for seven decades, playing on albums by Earth, Wind & Fire, Ted Gärdestad, Dick Haymes, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and Dory Previn among others. He can also be heard playing on the soundtrack of the film How to Marry a Millionaire. He is the older brother of jazz musician Sam Most.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 27, 1920 (New York City), Died October 10, 2002 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 10829 2/25/1958 Pottsville, U.S.A. Billy Bean ; John (Johnny) Pisano instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca L 10830 2/25/1958 Dinglebird Billy Bean ; John (Johnny) Pisano instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca L 10831 2/25/1958 Half breed Billy Bean ; John (Johnny) Pisano instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca L 10832 2/25/1958 Pastorale Billy Bean ; John (Johnny) Pisano instrumentalist, clarinet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Most, Abe," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332769.

Most, Abe. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332769.

"Most, Abe." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332769

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