George Gee
Musical Artist
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Who is George Gee?
George Gee is a Chinese American swing big band leader. Born in New York City, he grew up with a fascination in the big band music of the 1930s and '40s. In 1980, he founded the retro 17-piece George Gee Swing Orchestra. In 1998, he formed the ten-piece Jump, Jive, and Wailers, named after the Louis Prima song "Jump, Jive an' Wail." Gee is a popular with lindy hoppers worldwide, including legendary Savoy Ballroom dancers Frankie Manning and Dawn Hampton.
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- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Carnegie Mellon University
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on July 23, 2013
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