Directory of Shaw, Artie Resources

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Virtuoso US performer and bandleader whose hit recordings included "Stardust" and "Begin the Beguine." As well-known for his brilliant mind, mercurial temperament, and many marriages as for his music.

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• BBC Obituary: Artie Shaw

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2279022.stm
  Artie Shaw was one of the great figures of jazz, and almost as celebrated for his eight wives.

• Guardian: Artie Shaw Dies Aged 94

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/dec/31/usa.arts
  An obituary of the jazz clarinettist and big band legend.

• PBS: Artie Shaw

  http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_shaw_artie.htm
  Biography associated with the Ken Burns documentary entitled "Jazz." Audio clip with Shaw's voice.

• Who2: Artie Shaw

  http://www.who2.com/bio/artie-shaw
  Brief profile with links to Ava Gardner and Lana Turner, two of his eight wives. Additional links.

 

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