Bobby Nichols

When one listens to the countless broadcasts from the Glenn Miller Military Air Drive Band, the name Bobby Nichols consistently arises among the orchestra’s most exciting soloists. Just age 19-20 at that time, Nichols showed a whole lot of fireplace and significant amounts of potential but however he hardly ever managed to get big. He started playing trumpet when he was nine and afterwards attended the brand new Britain Conservatory. His biggest work before signing up for the armed forces was being a trumpeter with Vaughn Monroe’s Orchestra (1940-43) — definately not a high-profile placement but an extraordinary place for a 15-calendar year old. Nichols became a member of the Military in 1943 and was area of the Glenn Miller Military Air Force Music group during its 2 yrs of life; his advanced golf swing solos provided the large group a lot of its jazz reliability. Although he remained busy for another 15 years, Nichols hardly ever became recognized to everyone. After his release he caused Tex Beneke from 1946-47, led his very own group and caused Ray McKinley in 1948. After using Tommy Dorsey in 1951, Nichols became a longtime person in the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra from 1952-61 along with a studio room musician. Nevertheless the Sauter-Finegan big music group (where he sometimes had solos) ultimately split up and Nichols, who under no circumstances led his personal record day, slipped totally into obscurity. He’s neglected today, except by enthusiasts from the Glenn Miller Military Air Force Music group recordings.