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Muggsy Spanier's Early Career
- Muggsy Spanier, born in 1901, was a Chicago cornetist influenced by King Oliver and Louis Armstrong.
- He played with various bands in the 1920s, including Ted Lewis's, before battling alcoholism and recovering.
The Great 16
- After recovering from alcoholism, Spanier formed his Ragtime Band in 1939.
- Their recordings, known as "The Great 16," became highly influential for Dixieland musicians.
Spanier's Band in NYC
- Spanier's band played at Nick's in the Village and briefly in the Broadway musical "Swingin' the Dream."
- The show also featured Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman's sextet.