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Fact #131976

When:

30071949

Short story:

The bands of Charlie Barnet and Woody Herman take part in a Battle Of The Bands at The Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa, California, USA. Barnet wins.

Full article:

Bill Holman (musical arranger) : I heard the broadcast live in Salt Lake City, where I was at the time with Ike Carpenter's band. Barnet won it, hands down. Charlie's band sparkled, while Woody's just got through another day.
(Source : interview by Marc Myers, 2008)