Robert Sherwood Haggart (March 13, 1914
– December 2, 1998)
[ was an American dixieland jazz double bass player, composer, and arranger. Although he is associated with dixieland, he was one of the finest rhythm bassists of the Swing Era.
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Music career
In 1935, Haggart became a member of the Bob Crosby Band.[ He arranged and composed "Big Noise from Winnetka",][ "My Inspiration", "What's New?",][ and "South Rampart Street Parade". He remained with the band until it dissolved in 1942,][ then began working as session musician, with much of his time spent at Decca Records.]
He and Yank Lawson formed the Lawson-Haggart Band, and they also led the World's Greatest Jazz Band from 1968 until 1978.[ He appeared at jazz festivals until his death on December 2, 1998, in Venice, Florida.]
Discography
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Strictly from Dixie (MGM Records, 1960)
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Big Noise from Winnetka (Command Records, 1962)
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Live at the Roosevelt Grill (Atlantic Records, 1970)
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What's New? (Atlantic, 1971)
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Makes a Sentimental Journey (Jazzology, 1980)
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Enjoys Carolina in the Morning (Jazzology, 1981)
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A Portrait of Bix (Jazzology, 1986)
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Enjoy Yourself! (Audiophile, 1986)
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Hag Leaps In (Arbors Records, 1995)
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The All-Stars at Bob Haggart's 80th Birthday Party (Arbors, 2002)
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The Piano Giants at Bob Haggart's 80th Birthday Party (Arbors, 2002)
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The Music of Bob Haggart (Arbors, 2002)
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