Jimmy Sturr
James W. Sturr Jr. (commonly known as Jimmy Sturr) is an American polka musician, trumpeter, clarinetist, saxophonist and leader of Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Media outlets have often dubbed him the "King of Polka," with his recordings having won 18 out of the 24 Grammy Awards given for Best Polka Album. Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards.
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| Birth name | James William Sturr Jr. |
| Born | September 25, 1941 Warwick, New York, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Instrumentalist, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, clarinet, saxophone |
| Labels | Rounder, Vanguard, Starr |
| Website | www |
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