The crossword solution for the term 'Shaw Playing a Clarinet' is ARTIE. ARTIE Shaw was an American clarinetist, composer, and bandleader who was one of the most popular musicians of the late 1930s and early 1940s. He is best known for his 1938 hit single 'Begin the Beguine'. He also recorded a number of other hits, including 'Frenesi', 'Stardust', and 'Summit Ridge Drive'. Shaw was a virtuoso on the clarinet and was one of the first jazz musicians to incorporate classical music into his recordings. He was also a pioneer in the use of improvisation in jazz.