Big band bandleader who was the first jazz bandleader to play Carnegie Hall (2 wds.) Crossword Clue

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CARNEGIE (noun)
1. United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
2. United States industrialist and philanthropist who endowed education and public libraries and research trusts (1835-1919)
BANDLEADER (noun)
1. the leader of a dance band

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