James Leonard Oxley

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• Name	James Leonard Oxley  [1, 2, 3]
  Born	1929 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 3]
  Gender	Male
  EducationYearbook	John Harris High School [3]
  PictureBox	745,445,2138,1245 [3]
  Race	Negro [1]
  Residence	1935 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1]
  Residence	1940 631 Boas street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1]  –  StreetAddress: Boas Street; 11 Age: 11; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 7; EnumerationDistrict: 22-39; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 6th grade; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
  Residence	1944 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3]  –  Abt 16 Age: Abt 16
  Died	19 Feb 2016 Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
  Notes	James Leonard Oxley was a versatile musician known for his extensive contributions as a pianist, conductor, and arranger, primarily within the Broadway musical scene. He worked extensively on Broadway, playing significant roles in several popular productions. Oxley held key positions in various musical productions over the decades. His notable credits include conducting and playing piano for musical revues such as Ain't Misbehavin' (1979-1980) and Sophisticated Ladies (1984-1985). He was involved in Big Deal as an on-stage pianist and Black and Blue, where he served as conductor and pianist. These roles highlighted his skills in live musical performance and his contribution to shaping the sound and rhythm of Broadway productions during a particularly vibrant period in theater history. Additionally, he served as an assistant to Luther Henderson, an esteemed Broadway composer, further showcasing his influence in the Broadway community during that era. Oxley's career spanned several decades, and he was also the music director at Harrisburg Community Theater, where he made substantial contributions to the local arts community in Pennsylvania. He was involved with productions like Play On! for which he was the musical director. This role earned him recognition at the Helen Hayes Awards, highlighting his impact on the theater arts. J. Leonard Oxley passed away in 2016 at the age of 87. His career is remembered for its diversity, with contributions ranging from intimate community theater productions to high-profile Broadway shows. His influence was not only felt through his musicianship but also through his ability to mentor and shape performances on one of the most iconic stages in the world.
  Person ID	I6560 SOALsearch
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024

  
  
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  Father	Dr. George Clodian St. Leonard Oxley (Age 83 years) b. 28 May 1894, Trinidad and Tobago d. Jun 1977, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 83 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Ethel Frances Shack (Age 85 years) b. 12 Jan 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA d. 1994, 126 North 13th, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F2177 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living Adams
  Children	1. Living Oxley  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F6099 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Musical director J. Leonard Oxley at the piano in a scene from the Broadway production of the musical Ain't Misbehavin'-2

  
  

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  [S22] 1940 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03481; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 22-39. Record for George Leonard Oxley https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2442&h=18141917&indiv=try [S74] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Asbury Park Press; Publication Date: 19 May 1994; Publication Place: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/147645611/?article=7a9165d2-4d08-41ea-8656-03cd605b077c&focus=0.50438774,0.19185716,0.6644386,0.30426243&xid=3355. [S60] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: John Harris High School; Year: 1944. Record for James Oxley https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1265&h=331690950&indiv=try