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Hal McIntyre was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader, born on November 29, 1914, in Cromwell, Connecticut. He was a founding member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, playing from 1937 to 1941. In 1941, he formed his own orchestra, which included vocalists Gloria Van, Ruth Gaylor, and Al Nobel, bassist Eddie Safranski, and saxophonist Allen Eager. The orchestra performed in major ballrooms across the United States and entertained troops overseas during World War II. Their notable recordings include "Sentimental Journey," "I'll Buy That Dream," and "The Gypsy." McIntyre died on May 5, 1959, in Los Angeles from injuries sustained in an apartment fire. The products available from the artist Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra include CDs.
