About Lee Katzman
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 85). Lee Katzman was an American musician.
Lee Katzman (May 17, 1928 – August 1, 2013) was an American jazz trumpeter.
Biography Katzman was Chicago-born and Indianapolis-raised. In his early career, Katzman played primarily in big band settings. Arriving in New York in the late 40's, he played in the big bands of Gene Krupa and Claude Thornhill, Sam Donahue, Buddy Rich, Jimmy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman. In 1956 he relocated to California, where he was invited to join the Stan Kenton band as a jazz soloist, both on recordings and on worldwide tours. In the late 1950s and 1960s he worked with Pepper Adams, Les Brown, June Christy, Bob Dorough, Walter Norris, Med Flory, Bill Holman, Teddy Edwards, Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, Les McCann, Anita O'Day, Jimmy Rowles, and Sonny Stitt.
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Who was Lee Katzman?
American musician
When was Lee Katzman born?
Lee Katzman was born on 17 May 1928 in Chicago.
When did Lee Katzman die?
Lee Katzman died on 1 August 2013.
What was Lee Katzman's occupation?
Lee Katzman was a musician.
What nationality was Lee Katzman?
Lee Katzman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee Katzman. https://biography.guide/lee-katzman/
MLA: "Lee Katzman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-katzman/.
Chicago: "Lee Katzman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-katzman/.
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