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Jan Garber

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Jan Garber

Original Name
Jacob Charles Garber
Birth
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death
5 Oct 1977 (aged 82)
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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Musician. He was billed as the "Idol of the Air Lanes," and organized one of the first bands of the Big Band Era. In the 1930s, he took over the Freddie Large band. Jan composed the band's famous theme song "My Dear." He also composed the popular "We Don't Get Much Money (But We Have a Lot of Fun)." His band was featured in such films as "Here Comes Elmer," and "Make Believe Ballroom."
Musician. He was billed as the "Idol of the Air Lanes," and organized one of the first bands of the Big Band Era. In the 1930s, he took over the Freddie Large band. Jan composed the band's famous theme song "My Dear." He also composed the popular "We Don't Get Much Money (But We Have a Lot of Fun)." His band was featured in such films as "Here Comes Elmer," and "Make Believe Ballroom."

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  • Originally Created by: Laurie
  • Added: Apr 3, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8593557/jan-garber: accessed ), memorial page for Jan Garber (5 Nov 1894–5 Oct 1977), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8593557, citing Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.