Jimmy Joy
Band:St. Anthony Hotel Orchestra
Genres:Jazz
Born:04/20/1902
Died:03/07/1962
From: Dallas, Texas
Musician Speciality:Singer/Clarinet/Saxophone
Biography:
James Monte Maloney (April 20, 1902 – March 7, 1962), known professionally as Jimmy Joy, was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, singer, and big band leader.[1] His claim to fame was his ability to play two clarinets at the same time.[2]
Recordings
His recordings with his orchestra included “The Yale Blues”, the Bing Crosby composition “From Monday On”, “I Got Worry”, “Today is Today”, “Can’t You Understand”, “Harmonica Harry”, “If It Wasn’t For the Moon”, “Chilly Pom-Pom Pee”, “Apple Blossoms and Chapel Bells”, and “You’re the First Thing I think of in the Morning”. He reorded for Brunswick Records and Varsity Records.
Recordings
His recordings with his orchestra included “The Yale Blues”, the Bing Crosby composition “From Monday On”, “I Got Worry”, “Today is Today”, “Can’t You Understand”, “Harmonica Harry”, “If It Wasn’t For the Moon”, “Chilly Pom-Pom Pee”, “Apple Blossoms and Chapel Bells”, and “You’re the First Thing I think of in the Morning”. He reorded for Brunswick Records and Varsity Records.