In this episode, I explore the life of musical composer, performer and trumpet player Melvin James 'Sy' Oliver who was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and went onto to perform with Jimmie Lunceford, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
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