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Manny Albam was a jazz composer, arranger, and bandleader. He was born in Samana, Dominican Republic, and moved to New York City in 1940. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music and then worked as a freelance arranger for Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and other big bands. He also wrote arrangements for singers such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. In the 1950s, Albam formed his own big band and recorded several albums. He also wrote music for television and film, including the theme song for the television show "The Untouchables." He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on the show. Albam also wrote several books on jazz arranging and composition, including "The Jazz Workshop" and "The Jazz Arranging and Composing." He was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1995. He died in 2001 at the age of 79.

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Occupation composer,music_department,soundtrack
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 24 June, 1922
Birthday 24 June
Birthplace Samana, Dominican Republic
Date of death 9 October, 2001
Died Place Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA
Nationality Dominican Republic

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Manny Albam Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Manny Albam's Wife?

His wife is Betty Hindes (? - 9 October 2001) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Betty Hindes (? - 9 October 2001) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Manny Albam Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Manny Albam worth at the age of 79 years old? Manny Albam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from Dominican Republic. We have estimated Manny Albam's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Composer

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Timeline

1960

Taught music at Eastman College from the mid-1960's.

1950

From the 1950's, was a busy arranger of swinging scores for many small groups, including those of Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Terry Gibbs and Gerry Mulligan. He also arranged for Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae.

1941

Saxophonist, arranger and composer, born in the Dominican Republic. In the U.S. from the age of six, he first performed on alto sax with the Don Joseph Quintet. After graduating from school, he played with the bands of Mugsy Spanier (1941), Bob Chester (1942), Georgie Auld (on baritone sax, 1942-45), Sam Donahue, Charlie Spivak and Charlie Barnet (1948-49). From 1950 -- on the advice of Budd Johnson -- Albam gave up playing to concentrate on free-lance arranging and composition.