Joseph Francis "Sonny" Burke (March 22, 1914 – May 31, 1980) was an American musical arranger, composer, Big Band leader and producer.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Francis P. Burke and Rhoda Nihany, Burke grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended St. Ambrose High School, where he was All-State fullback. After one year at the University of Detroit, playing under coach Gus Dorais, Burke transferred to Duke University, where he formed and led the jazz big band known as... more
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