St. Louis Blues March

Tex Beneke & His Orchestra

Tex Beneke & His Orchestra were an American big band led by saxophonist and vocalist Tex Beneke. Active in the 1940s and 1950s, they were known for their swing and dance music style. The orchestra gained popularity as the successor to the Glenn Miller Orchestra after Miller's death in 1944. Tex Beneke himself was a talented musician and vocalist, and he continued to lead the orchestra, keeping the swing sound alive during the post-war era. more »