Abe Most


Abe Most was a swing clarinetist, alto saxophonist and flutist who is known for his performances and recordings of the works of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. He began his career in 1939 as a member of Les Brown's big band. After serving three years in the US Army during World War II from 1942-1945, he became a member of Tommy Dorsey's big band.
Most made a few albums with smaller labels, including Superior, Trend, Annunciata and Camard. His last two albums were Abe Most Live! and I Love You Much Too Much. He was a studio musician for seven decades, playing on albums by Earth, Wind & Fire, Ted Gärdestad, Dick Haymes, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and Dory Previn among others. He can also be heard playing on the soundtrack of the film How to Marry a Millionaire. He is the older brother of jazz musician Sam Most.

Discography

As leader

  • Mister Clarinet
  • Swing Low Sweet Clarinet
  • ''Live!''

    As sideman

With Les Brown
With Dominic Frontiere
  • Dom Frontiere Sextet
  • Fabulous!!
With Henry Mancini
  • Mancini Concert
  • Hangin' Out
With others