Background
Schwartz, Leon Red was born on April 28, 1921 in New York City. Son of William Benjamin and Mollie Esther (Graff) Schwartz.
Schwartz, Leon Red was born on April 28, 1921 in New York City. Son of William Benjamin and Mollie Esther (Graff) Schwartz.
Student, Julliard School Music, 1937. Student, Brooklyn College, 1938. Student, City College of New York, 1939.
Trumpeter numerous groups including Louis Prima Orchestra, Les Brown Orchestra, Bob Crosby Orchestra, NBC Orchestra, Columbia Broadcasting System Orchestra, Van Alexander Orchestra Judy Garland at the Palace, various Broadway shows, New York City, from 1939.
Served as sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Married Shirley Edith Austin. Children: Laraine Eve, Madeline Donna.