Sam Donahue
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Sam Donahue (18 March 1918 – 22 March 1974) was an American swing music jazz tenor saxophonist, trumpeter and musical arranger. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is probably best known for his work with Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Billy May, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and many others.[1]
[edit] Biography
Donahue was born Samuel Koontz Donahue in Detroit. He played in the bands of Gene Krupa, Harry James, and Benny Goodman. During World War 2, he took over the Navy band of Artie Shaw. After the war he assembled and led a group that had several successful recordings for Capitol Records.[2]
He is the father of guitarist Jerry Donahue and plays sax on the Fotheringay 2 album.
[edit] References
- ^ Carr, Ian; Digby Fairweather, Brian Priestley (1995). Jazz: The Rough Guide. The Rough Guides. pp. 175–176. ISBN 1-85828-137-7.
- ^ Vera, Billy (2000). Album notes for From the Vaults Vol. 3: Capitol Jumps, p. 6 [CD]. Hollywood: Capitol Records.
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