I'm glad you went first--1950 is my year too, so I can link to your story. I'm going in an unusual direction. Here's my pick for 1950: https://youtu.be/3UV6FUQBG6E

Spivak is a pretty good but not remarkable bandleader / trumpeter. One of his band members went on to be far more successful (as an arranger): Nelson Riddle.

We've got 72 songs to cover!