Sonny Burke

Sonny Burke
Born
Joseph Francis Burke

(1914-03-22)March 22, 1914
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 1980(1980-05-31) (aged 66)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
OccupationsAmerican composer, musical arranger, big band leader, and producer

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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