James F. Burke (musician)
James Francis Burke | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Francis Burke |
| Born | April 15, 1923 Port Jefferson, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1981 (aged 58) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Concert band |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Cornet, trumpet |
| Years active | 1943–1974 |
| Labels | Decca Records, Golden Crest Records |
James Francis Burke (April 15, 1923 – June 26, 1981) was an American cornet soloist. He was the principal cornet soloist with the Goldman Band from 1943 to 1974. He was also the principal trumpet with The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1943 to 1949. Mr. Burke, who had the use of only one arm, was considered the greatest virtuoso of his time on the instrument, according to Ainslee Cox, conductor of the Guggenheim Memorial Band.