Jess Stacy

Jazz musician and arranger

Jess Stacy was an American jazz clarinetist and arranger. Born on November 23, 1904, in Denver, Colorado, Stacy was a member of the Paul Whiteman Concert Band and later became the leader of the Benny Goodman Orchestra. He was a skilled arranger and clarinetist, and his work with Goodman helped shape the sound of the big band era. Stacy continued to perform and record music throughout his life, leaving behind a legacy...