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Fred Norman (musician)

1910–1993

United States

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Fred Douglas Norman (October 5, 1911 – February 19, 1993) was an American jazz composer, music arranger, trombonist, and singer. He worked with the Claude Hopkins Orchestra, the Benny Goodman Band, and many others. Radio personality and musician Ben Bernie called Norman "The Pride of Harlem".

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