Bunny Berigan

Roland Bernard "Bunny" Berigan (November 2, 1908 – June 2, 1942) was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader who rose to fame during the swing era. His career and influence were shortened by alcoholism, and ended with his early demise at the age of 33 from cirrhosis. Although he composed some jazz instrumentals such as "Chicken and Waffles" and "Blues", Berigan was best known for his virtuoso jazz trumpeting. His 1937 classic recording "I Can't Get Started" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1975.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played a few tunes from the musician on his shows and added the track, 'Chicken & Waffles', to his Peelenium 1935 as well as The 'Little Gate Special' tune to the Pig's Big 78.
==Shows Played==
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*04 August 1999: Chicken & Waffles (Peelenium 1935)
*23 December 1999 (Radio Eins): Frankie & Johnny
;2000
*13 January 2000: 'Little Gate's Special (3xCD-The Golden Age Of Swing)' (Pulse)
;2002
*02 October 2002: 'Little Gates Special' (HMV) (Pig's Big 78)
;2004
*25 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): 'Little Gate Special' (Pig's Big 78)
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists