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Shorty Rogers and His Giants - "If I Only Had a Brain"

Pete Jolly
1950s1959Rareyoutube

Harold Arlen's "If I Only Had a Brain." Recorded in 1959 by Shorty Rogers and His Giants. Featuring Shorty Rogers on trumpet, Pete Jolly on piano, Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet, Larry Bunker on vibes, and Barney Kessel on guitar. From the album "The Wizard of Oz and Other Harold Arlen Songs"

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Pete Jolly was a two-time Grammy-nominated American West Coast jazz pianist and accordionist. He is known for his performance of television themes and movie soundtracks.

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Added 9 Apr 2026



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