Shows · Sonny Burke
Joseph Francis "Sonny" Burke (March 22, 1914 – May 31, 1980) was an American musical arranger, composer, Big Band leader, and producer. He was a prominent figure in the U.S. music industry, particularly in Los Angeles. While he was one of the top composers and arrangers in the country for many years, his later career was more widely known for his production work. Burke's legacy is found in the numerous recordings he contributed to, as his work touched many people's lives, often without them knowing his name.
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- Music : Hal Borne, Irma Jurist, Sammy Fain, Harold Rome, Ray Golden, Sonny Burke, Leonard Gershe, Billy Kyle, Sid Kuller, and Leo SchumerComplete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz
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