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Sam Donahue

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American musician (1918-1974)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1918 to 1974 · aged 56
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Samuel Koontz Donahue was an American jazz saxophonist, trumpeter, and musical arranger. He performed with Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Billy May, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.

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Donahue, left, talking with Stan Kenton at the Aquarium in NYC, 1946. He later worked with Kenton, performing in two album recordings that won Grammy Awards.Donahue, left, talking with Stan Kenton at the Aquarium in NYC, 1946. He later worked with Kenton, performing in two album recordings that won Grammy Awards.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1974 · aged 56
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6 languages

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