Joseph Francis Burke

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Joseph Francis Burke

b, *1914 US, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Musician / Composer / Arranger / Producer
A.k.a. Sonny Burke

Sonny Burke (born Joseph Francis Burke; March 22, 1914, Scranton, Pennsylvania – May 31, 1980) was an accomplished musical arranger, composer, big band leader and producer. In 1937, he graduated from Duke University, where he had formed and led the jazz big band known as the Duke Ambassadors.He was one of the original founders of NARAS, is credited with the formation of the Grammy Awards, and served on the original selection committee.[citation needed]

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