Sam Donahue

Sam Donahue (18 March 1918 – 22 March 1974) was an American swing music jazz tenor saxophonist, trumpeter and musical arranger. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is probably best known for his work with Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Billy May, and many others. He is the father of guitarist Jerry Donahue and plays sax on the Fotheringay 2 album.