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Tanner Joins Miller's Band
- Paul Tanner, a trombonist, joined Glenn Miller's band throughout its successful run.
- Tanner played on hits like "In the Mood" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
Tanner's Post-War Career
- After the war, Tanner became a session musician in LA.
- He worked on a film soundtrack with Samuel Hoffman, a chiropodist and theremin player.
Hoffman's Soundtrack Work
- Samuel Hoffman played the theremin on various film soundtracks, including "Spellbound" and "The Lost Weekend".
- He also recorded lounge music with Les Baxter, achieving success with "Music Out of the Moon."