Jimmy Sturr

Jimmy Sturr
Sturr in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJames William Sturr Jr.
Born (1941-09-25) September 25, 1941 (age 83)
Warwick, New York, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, bandleader
Instrument(s)Trumpet, clarinet, saxophone
LabelsRounder, Vanguard, Starr
Websitewww.jimmysturr.com

James W. Sturr Jr. (born September 25, 1941), 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.[1] 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.[2][3]

  1. ^ "All About: The Jimmy Sturr Show". RFD-TV. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ Sisario, Ben (February 5, 2006). "The Polka King Rolls Out the Barrel for the 19th Time". The New York Times. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  3. ^ "Jimmy Sturr | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.