Boyd Albert Raeburn (October 27, 1913 – August 2, 1966)[1] was an American jazz bandleader and bass saxophonist.

[2] His later big band, which was active c. 1944-1947, performed arrangements that were often comparable to those used by Woody Herman and the "progressive jazz" of Stan Kenton during the same period.

[3] The compositions arranged by George Handy were the most contemporary, utilizing dissonance somewhat in the manner of Igor Stravinsky.

[citation needed] Johnny Richards joined in 1947, following Handy and stayed for a year writing 50 compositions.

[1] Boyd Raeburn's first wife was Lorraine Anderson, with whom he had one child; the union ended in divorce.