Norman Lee (musician)
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Born
March 21, 1921
Norman Uehle
March 21, 1921
Danbury, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1978 (aged 57)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsClarinet, vocals
Norman Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norman Uehle March 21, 1921 Danbury, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1978 (aged 57) Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Clarinet, vocals |
Norman Lee (March 21, 1921 – December 6, 1978) was an American songwriter, jazz clarinetist, and big band singer of the 1950s to 1970s.[1]
Born Norman Uehle in Danbury, Iowa, Lee was raised in nearby Correctionville, Iowa. His mother, Alice Lee, was also a musician.[2]
Career
Lee is best known for his collaboration with Lawrence Welk. Lee co-authored several songs, including "Champagne Polka", with Welk.[3] Lee also led his own group, the Norman Lee Orchestra, in Kansas. Lee also toured the United States with the Eddy Howard Orchestra and later took over the group after Howard's death.
