(1904–44), American jazz trombonist and bandleader; full name Alton Glenn Miller. He led a celebrated swing big band, with whom he recorded his signature tune ‘Moonlight Serenade’. He died when his aircraft disappeared over the English Channel.
Definition of Miller, Glenn in US English:
Miller, Glenn
proper nounˈmɪlərˈmilər
(1904–44), US jazz trombonist and bandleader; full name Alton Glenn Miller. From 1938, he led his celebrated big band, with which he recorded his signature tune “Moonlight Serenade.” He died when his airplane disappeared on a routine flight across the English Channel.