Russ Case (1912–1964) was a distinguished American trumpeter, arranger, and bandleader renowned for his contributions to jazz and light orchestral music. Beginning his career as a teenager at WOC radio in Davenport, Iowa, he progressed to perform with notable ensembles such as Frankie Trumbauer's band and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Post-World War II, Case became a pivotal figure at NBC, leading studio orchestras that accompanied celebrated artists like Perry Como, Peggy Lee, and Eddy Arnold. His adept arrangements and leadership were instrumental in shaping the sound of mid-20th-century American popular music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Case?utm_source=openai))