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Sammy Shapiro

American trumpet player (born May 31, 1909 in Brooklyn, New York – died March 11, 1975 in Miami Lakes, Florida) Later known as [a=Sammy Spear], was the musical director and conductor for all of [a=Jackie Gleason]'s television shows. [b]DO NOT CONFUSE with the violinist [a=Sam Shapiro (2)].[/b]