Bennie Krueger

Benny Krueger (born June 17, 1899, Newark, New Jersey, USA – died April 29, 1967, Orange, New Jersey, USA) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and songwriter. As a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Krueger has the distinction of being one of the first jazz saxophonists on record. In the 1930's he worked in radio and served as musical director and orchestra conductor for Rudy Vallee and Bob Crosby.