Eddie Sauter

1914–1981 (age 67)

Musician/Composer

Biography

Eddie Sauter was an imaginative composer and arranger whose pioneering work bridged jazz, popular music, and the big band tradition. He created lush, intricate scores for the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra and contributed enduring arrangements for film, theater, and television, always pushing the boundaries of musical color and texture.

The bold yet elegant sounds he crafted remain a touchstone for musicians and listeners alike, and the calm beauty of Oak Hill Cemetery is the setting where admirers can reflect on his creative spirit.

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