| Birth Day | May 26, 1914 |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, PA |
| Age | 106 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 26, 1968 (age 54) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Founder of the Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra and who is also known for his collaborations with Benny Goodman.
He chose brass over strings at a young age and began performing at weddings when he was fifteen years old.
After having a heart attack in 1956, Elman's career declined to the point of his financial ruin.
His father was a Violinist who wanted his son to follow in his footsteps.
Both Elman and Bill Withers had songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame; Elman's track was "And the Angels Sing."
