Swingtime remembers Glenn Miller with a special tribute to Miller and his music Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Community Center.

Born in Clarinda, Iowa, Miller never thought about making a career in music until he was in his third year in college in Colorado, a press release read.

When he did make the commitment to music, Miller made a name for himself as a trombonist and then as an arranger for the bands of Ben Pollock, the Dorsey Brothers and Ray Noble.

In 1937, Miller formed his first band but wasn’t quite satisfied with it. The following year, he reorganized the group and that smooth, sophisticated ensemble sound was born.

The Miller band became the most popular dance band of the early 1940s and had more hit recordings than any other band in this era.

All in attendance are invited to contribute their thoughts and feelings about Glenn Miller and his Orchestra and to share their special memories of this musical legend.

Membership in the Community Center is required to attend Swingtime meetings.

For more information, contact Bill Whittaker at 480-837-7961 or the Community Center at 480-816-5200.

A spin-off of the Golden Age of Radio, Swingtime plays vintage recordings from that magical era when swing was king. Listen to the big bands and small ensembles, the crooners and singing groups. Remember the grand ballrooms, the dance crazes and dance contests.

While not all the music of the time was swing, the term itself defines that period from the depression years through World War II.