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Butera Sam & The WitnessesSam Butera Sam Butera American saxophonist (1927–2009) Sam Butera (August 17, 1927 – June 3, 2009) was an American tenor saxophonist and singer best noted for his collaborations with Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Butera is frequently regarded as a crossover artist who performed with equal ease in both R&B and the post-big band pop style of jazz that permeated the early Vegas nightclub scene. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Sam Butera Butera in 1961 Background information Born (1927-08-17)August 17, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died June 3, 2009(2009-06-03) (aged 81) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Genres Jazz pop R&B Occupation Musician Instrument Tenor saxophone Formerly of Louis Prima Keely Smith Lou Sino The Witnesses Signature Close Biography Butera was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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