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Eddie Sauter
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Edward Ernest Sauter(born December 2, 1914 in Brooklyn; died April 21, 1981 in New York City) was a jazz arranger most associated with the swing era.
He originally played trumpet and drums before becoming an arranger. He studied at Columbia University and the Juilliard School. His first success as an arranger was with Red Norvo's orchestra. He also arranged music for Benny Goodman, including some of his most difficult pieces. From 1952 to 1958 Sauter was co-leader of the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra. In 1961 he worked with Stan Getz on the album Focus.
He also dis composition for several films including 1965's Mickey One where he worked with Getz again. He also did television work including the third season theme to Rod Serling's Night Gallery. In 2003 he was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
