Composers who died on August 7

Take a focused look at the composers who passed away on August 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1969 Russ Morgan

  Russ Morgan was an American big band orchestra leader, arranger, composer, and trombonist renowned for his work during the swing era. He became known for his radio broadcasts and his signature theme, "Does Your Heart Beat for Me?" [bio]