Composers born on May 23

Take a focused look at the composers born on May 23. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1910 Artie Shaw

  Artie Shaw was an influential American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and author, best known as one of the leading figures of the swing era. Renowned for his virtuosic clarinet playing and innovative approach to big band music, Shaw was a major rival to Benny Goodman and achieved fame with hits like 'Begin the Beguine' and 'Stardust.' [bio]