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Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

American big band active in 1950s. First big band to cover a rock & roll song, “Crazy, Man, Crazy”, in 1953. They also starred in the 1955 musical featurette “This U-I”. Members: Ralph Marterie (leader, trumpet), Jerry Dittman (trumpet), Warren Kime (trumpet), Corny Panico (trumpet), Art Schindelbeck (trumpet), Paul Crumbaugh (trombone), Jim George (trombone), Paul Severson (trombone), Bobby Speer (trombone),Len Gagliardi (alto sax),Jack Gaylo (alto sax), Maury Lathowers (tenor sax), Kenny Mann (tenor sax), Charlie Spero (baritone sax, clarinet), Matt Alagna (piano), Johnny Bibb (guitar), Henry Poston (bass), Henry Riggs (drums)