Glenn Miller

March 1st - Glenn Miller’s birthday.  In 2014 there is 110 years since he was born.


Glenn Miller – a talented musician, composer, bandleader, arranger.
To music innovation, developing distinctive style he was no stranger.
Glenn knew how to fulfill his musical potential, gift, ambitions, needs.
His Chattanooga Choo Choo & Moonlight Serenade were instant hits.

A fine professional came up with clarinet sound played on saxophone.
To novel style, originality Miller was driven, aimed, determined, prone.
Glenn was a virtuosic trombone player and a phenomenal bandleader.
He’s able to engage not only audience, but colleagues, critics, media.

Glenn’s ballads touched listeners’ hearts and souls, inspiring to dance.
Connecting with his audience, he used each given opportunity, chance.
His art of music was a means of self-expression, freedom and creativity.
Miller had shared his profound vision with courage, will and versatility.

March 1st - birthday of Glenn Miller, who reached success, popularity
With his innate ability to invent, evolve & bright, inspiring individuality.
We think of him today, appreciating him for his invaluable contribution.
Glenn Miller – timeless legend of swing era & example of music fusion.


Copyright©2014 Mila Alper


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