(1910-1987) American big-
band leader of the
swing era. (
Swing is a
type of Big
Band jazz music characterized by large
bands playing a
smooth but
compelling rhythmic
beat, and which is often danced to.) Born Samuel Zarnocay, he changed his name to Sammy Kaye which became part of his
slogan,
Swing and
Sway with Sammy Kaye. His career spanned fifty years during which he sold millions of records, appeared on radio, hosted numerous television shows and appeared in movies. He became famous for his "So You
Want to
Lead a
Band"
series, a contest in which he would invite members of the audience to conduct his
band, with the winner receiving a Sammy Kaye baton.
(1913 - 1987) the
leader of a famous
American jazz band. He hosted his own TV show in the 50s called "
Swing and
Sway with Sammy Kaye."