No, Raphael's father, Giovanni Santi, was his first teacher
Swing era also referred to as Big Band era
I think that it is mistake. Because if something is daunting, it is a challenge. If you regret something, it is a mistake.
A. Gutzon Borglum
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Throughout the late 1940's and 1950's, MGM became the king of the movie musical. And this was largely due to the "Freed Unit." Freed's productions became so popular that the studio could afford to have a SECOND unit for musicals under the direction of Joe Pasternak.