Bandleader Shaw was a prominent figure in the swing era of jazz music. He was known by several names, including ARTIE Shaw (5 letters), Arties (6 letters), Kyser (5 letters), and Les (3 letters). He was an American clarinetist, composer, and bandleader who achieved great success in the 1930s and 1940s. He was one of the most popular bandleaders of the era, and his recordings sold millions of copies. He was also a pioneer in the use of string instruments in jazz music.