Courtney and his band appeared on television in programs sponsored by Kodak and Sylvania, and recorded the albums "Dancing 'Til Daybreak" (Capitol, 1958) and "The Bay Area At Night.".
Del Courtney and his Upbeats band played during Oakland Raider football games (1961-1964) at Frank Youell Field, Oakland, California.
Ex-stepfather of Tina Cole and Cathy Green.
He is credited with bringing the big-band style of music to Hawaii during the 1930s.
Known for his smooth approach during the "Big Band" era, he organized his first orchestra in 1933, and for several decades that followed, was among the nation's popular favorites. He later wrote his memoir entitled "Hey! The Band's Too Loud".
Played at nearly every top hotel in the US, particularly the Claremont in the San Francisco area, and also performed at the Inaugural Balls for four Presidents, including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan.
Second wife was "Big Band" singer Connie Haines.
Took piano lessons from age 9 and eventually earned a Master of Music degree. He started off teaching but later decided to be a bandleader.