Composers born on April 29

Take a focused look at the composers born on April 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1904 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]