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Peanuts Hucko

Michael Andrew "Peanuts" Hucko, born on April 7, 1918, in Syracuse, New York, was an American big band musician primarily known for his clarinet playing, though he also performed on saxophone. He moved to New York City in 1939 and began his professional career on tenor saxophone with bands including Will Bradley, Tommy Reynolds, and Joe Marsala. During World War II, he served in Europe with the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, switching his focus to clarinet due to the practical demands of marching. After the war, Hucko performed with Benny Goodman, Ray McKinley, Eddie Condon, a...