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Abe Most (February 27, 1920 – October 10, 2002) was a swing clarinetist and alto saxophonist best known for his performances and recordings of the works of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. He began his career in 1939 as a member of Les Brown's big band and after serving three years in the US Army during World War II from 1942-1945, he became a member of Tommy Dorsey's big band. He was a studio musician for seven decades, playing on albums by Earth, Wind & Fire, Ted Gärdestad, Dick Haymes, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and Dory Previn among others. He can also be heard playing on the soundtrack of the film How to Marry a Millionaire.