Jimmy Joy

James Monte Maloney (April 20, 1902 – March 7, 1962), known professionally as Jimmy Joy, was an American saxophonist, clarinetist, singer, and big band leader.[1] His claim to fame was his ability to play two clarinets at the same time.[2]

For the Dutch food company, see Jimmy Joy (company).

Jimmy Joy in 1944 advertisement

References
  1. Leo Walker (1978). The big band almanac. W. Ritchie Press. ISBN 978-0-378-01991-0. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
  2. Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman (August 25, 2010). Madura's Danceland. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 69–. ISBN 978-0-7385-8426-3. Retrieved July 12, 2012.


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