Chubby Jackson

1918–2003·Deceased·Active 1949–2001

Composer, conductor and bassist in dance bands including those of Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Jan Savitt, Terry Shand, Mike Riley, Johnny Messner, Raymond Scott, and Henry Busse. He also led his own band, and appeared on television. Joining ASCAP in 1956, his chief musical collaborators included Ralph Burns and Woody Herman, and his popular ...