Bill Harvey Orchestra
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Bill Harvey Orchestra was a rhythm and blues band led by saxophonist and bandleader Bill Harvey, known for backing prominent blues and R&B artists in the mid-20th century.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
backing band
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rhythm and blues band ⓘ |
| activePeriod | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| associatedAct | Bill Harvey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bandleader | Bill Harvey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| era | post-World War II American R&B scene ⓘ |
| function |
accompanying singers
ⓘ
providing dance-oriented R&B music ⓘ |
| genre |
blues
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rhythm and blues ⓘ |
| hasMember | Bill Harvey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalContext | mid-century American blues and R&B circuits ⓘ |
| instrumentation | saxophone-led ensemble ⓘ |
| leader | Bill Harvey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ledByInstrumentalist | saxophonist Bill Harvey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| musicCategory | African-American popular music ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
featured saxophone as lead instrument
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supported vocal blues and R&B soloists ⓘ |
| notableFor | backing prominent blues and R&B artists ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
live club performances
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recording sessions for blues and R&B artists ⓘ |
| primaryRole | touring and studio backing band ⓘ |
| style | horn-driven R&B arrangements ⓘ |
| typicalEnsembleSize | orchestra-sized rhythm and blues band ⓘ |
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