When the subject of famous bandleaders from Schuylkill County comes up, the conversation usually turns to Shenandoah natives Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. But there was another local bandleader who made it ...

The 17th Les Brown Big Band Festival will feature a weekend of activities starting April 24. Les Brown Sr., born in Reinerton near Tower City, is best known for the hit “Sentimental Journey” and many ...

Les Brown Jr., a musician whose entertainment career also included acting, writing, directing and producing, died of cancer Jan. 9 at his home in Branson, Mo, his family announced. He was 82. Brown Jr ...

The Les Brown Big Band Weekend celebrates a nationally famed bandleader who grew up in Schuylkill County. The 15th Les Brown Festival will feature a weekend of activities starting April 28. Les Brown ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Les Brown Jr., a musician whose entertainment career also included acting, writing, directing and producing, died of cancer Jan. 9 ...