Oscar Rabin
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| Oscar Rabin | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oscar Rabinowitz |
| Born | April 26, 1899 |
| Died | June 20, 1958 (aged 59) |
| Genre(s) | Jazz, Dance band |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, Musical Director, Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass Saxophone, Violin |
| Years active | 1914–1958 |
| Associated acts | Oscar Rabin Band |
Oscar Rabin (April 26, 1899 – June 20, 1958) was a Latvian born English bandleader and musician. He was notable for being the musical director of the Oscar Rabin Band.
Of Jewish origin, He was born in Riga, Latvia and came to East London, England as a child. A blind music teacher and violinist taught Rabin music in exchange for him acting as a guide. At 15 he became a professional musician, he then worked in theatre orchestras and attended the Guildhall School of Music.
His career was interrupted by service in WW1, then in 1922 he formed an ensemble with Harry Davis. He went on to form the Oscar Rabin Band (see main article) but was not the leader on stage as he preferred to play the bass saxophone.
He died in London aged 59.
